KL ready to host World Youth Cup

KL ready to host World Youth Cup

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) certified yesterday Malaysia's readiness to host the FIFA/Coca- Cola World Youth championship.

"Malaysia has always shown itself to be a good organizer of major sporting events and it looks certain that the World Youth Championships will be no exception," AFC secretary-general Peter Velappan said.

Earlier concerns over Malaysia's readiness in terms of field conditions, promotions and whether renovation works at the six venues would be completed on time had been satisfactorily resolved, he said.