Cameroon: African Championships - Several Leagues Abandoned

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Cameroon: African Championships - Several Leagues Abandoned

As a result several African countries have called off their domestic leagues, others have abandoned and some are still hoping to continue the season despite the pandemic.

Countries that have called off championships

The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) ended the 2019/2020 football season on Tuesday May 12, 2020.

Officials of the Angola Football Federation have agreed to abandon the country's top-flight championship popularly known as the Girabola and other competitions.

Countries still to continue with championships

Burundi Football Federation has decided to resume with their domestic league.

Morocco Football Federation (FRMF) will restart its domestic season when it gets the go-ahead from its country's government.

Source: allAfrica.com

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