Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Jordan Football Association (JFA) on their success in hosting and organising the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2016 recently.
Shaik Salman said: “I would like to congratulate Jordan for the successful organisation of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016. This success is no doubt proof of the dedication, hard work and relentless efforts of the JFA to ensure a high-level competition, especially as this was the first time a FIFA Women’s World Cup was organised in the West Asian region.
“My sincere appreciation goes out to the Local Organising Committee for the excellent tournament, and for highlighting Asia once again as a world-class region for hosting international football competitions.
“We hope that the success of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will spur the JFA to host other competitions. I am confident that the experience gained during the tournament will help ensure a successful AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 in Jordan, which in turn will boost the development of women’s football to even greater heights in West Asia.”
After a goalless draw, DPR Korea beat Japan 5-4 on penalties to claim their second title in the final match which was overseen by an AFC refereeing team. DPR Korea lifted their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy in New Zealand eight years ago.
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