Sri Lanka will face Yemen in the Football World Cup Qualifier in October, former football President Jaswar Umar told NewsWire.
According to Jaswar Umar, the draw for the Football World Cup Qualifier took place today.
Sri Lanka will face Yemen in the Football World Cup Qualifier on the 12th and 17th of October 2023.
The World Cup Qualifier match on 12th October will take place in Qatar, while the match scheduled for 17th October will take place in Sri Lanka.
The announcements come after FIFA and AFC yesterday revealed the approval and inclusion of Sri Lanka in the official World Cup draw on a strict conditional basis.
“The official update has been sent to the last elected President and its committee. The World Cup qualification match will be played on the 12th and 17th of October 2023. FFSL needs to conduct its election at least 10 days before this World Cup match; otherwise, FIFA will not allow Sri Lanka to play in the qualifiers,” former football President Jaswar Umar said notifying FIFA and AFC’s latest decision on Sri Lanka.
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) was suspended by FIFA from January 21st 2023 until further notice due to third-party interference in matters related to the FFSL and complaints over the Sri Lanka football elections held on January 14, 2023.
The Court of Appeal, also in January, issued an injunction order preventing the office bearers of the newly elected Sri Lanka Football Federation from functioning in their duties.
The court order was given based on an application filed by the former chairman of the Federation Jaswar Umar accusing the Sports Minister of depriving him of the opportunity to participate in the election conducted earlier in the month.
Earlier this week (July 25), a Gazette notification was issued by Minister of Sport Roshan Ranasinghe announcing the appointment of a 3-member committee to call for and hold elections for the Football Federation of Sri Lanka. (NewsWire)