The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to postpone Group H matches of the Asian Under-20 Qualifier for the Continental Final Uzbekistan 2023 from the city of Basra in southern Iraq amid recent security incidents.

The Iraqi Football Association said in an official statement that the Continental Federation has decided to move the Asian Youth Qualifier matches to another country after they were scheduled in Basra between 14 and 18 September due to security concerns related to current events. in the country.

He added: “The AFC will soon announce the country that will host these qualifiers.”

In addition to Iraq, Group H includes India, Kuwait and Australia, who have apologized for participating in the qualification after last week a diplomatic car belonging to the Australian embassy in Baghdad was hit by an explosive device that exploded on the road leading to the Green Zone. without any casualties.

Behavior / Donia Haddad