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The Suzuki Cup to be held in April and May has been postponed
AFF finds the April-May window to organize the home and away format of the Suzuki Cup in the Suzuki Cup scheduled for April
Thailand’s coach Akira Nishino.
The Asean Football Federation announced this Friday that the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be held from April 11 to May 8 of next year, after the postponement of this year’s tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest decision was made with the firm intention of hosting the event in its full format, played at home and abroad in Southeast Asian nations, as long as conditions related to Covid-19 allow, the AFF said.
“We are delighted with the positive support we have had from our member associations and that we have been able to find a suitable window next year to host our long-awaited tournament,” said AFF President Khiev Sameth.
“While we are aware that the fight against the global pandemic is not over, we are cautiously optimistic that the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup will be held in its full format, as we hope to deliver the best of Asean in the tournament next. year”.
The 2020 tournament was originally scheduled for November and December of this year.
The AFF Suzuki Cup, or the Southeast Asian Championship, is the largest and most prestigious soccer tournament in the region.
Thailand is the most successful nation in the biennial tournament, which was introduced in 1996.
The War Elephants have won the title five times, one more than the Singapore count. Thailand is currently coached by Japanese Akira Nishino.
Vietnam are the defending champions after their victory in 2018.
In Friday’s announcement, the AFF did not say when the drawing for the 10-team event will take place.
