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AFFA President Rovshan Najaf said Azerbaijan is ready to host the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. He shared his remarks on his personal Instagram account.
Najaf said it was a source of pride to host an event involving young footballers from 189 countries. He said the competition could give participants international experience, new friendships and unforgettable moments.
The competition will begin on October 22
The AFFA president wished success to all teams, including Azerbaijan’s national team. He urged the young footballers to play with enthusiasm, compete fairly and enjoy every moment of the competition. Najaf said future football stars could take their first major steps in Azerbaijan and welcomed the participants to Baku.
The U-15 World Cup and Festival will be held at the Hovsan Equestrian Complex from October 22 to 30. The opening and final matches will take place at the Baku Crystal Hall, while the first matches will begin on October 24.
Teams from 189 countries are expected to take part, with nearly 1,000 matches scheduled. The competition will bring together youth footballers from around the world.
