FIFA changes W Cup dates in Africa

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 | Source: AFP

JOHANNESBURG (AFP): International soccer governing body FIFA said Monday it was changing the dates of two vital World Cup qualifiers in Africa.

The Group C matches featuring Algeria against Egypt in Annaba and Namibia against Senegal in Windhoek were originally scheduled for July 27 and July 28 respectively.

But in a surprise move, the organizers announced both games will be played on July 21 and kick off simultaneously to prevent Egypt having an unfair advantage.

Their match was scheduled to start four hours later than that involving fellow contenders Senegal. FIFA hopes to announce the new kick-off times Tuesday.

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