EGYPT FACE FIFA DEADLINE TODAY

Egypt face today's FIFA deadline over Ghana's security ahead of World Cup playoff clash

Posted On Monday, 28th October 2013

A lot of Egypt supporters are angry over problems in the country including the ultras

Egypt Football Association have until this evening to provide Fifa with guarantees assuring them about the security situation for next month’s World Cup playoff clash against Ghana.
This comes after Ghana contacted Fifa to request that next month’s World Cup play-off against Egypt in Cairo be moved to a neutral venue.
Egypt is scheduled to host Ghana 19 November in Cairo in the second leg of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Ghana’s original demand for a venue switch, submitted on October 8, urged world football’s governing body to find “a safe and secure venue”.
The Black Stars are concerned about the volatile security situation in the Egyptian capital.
The Ghanaian Football Association (GFA) demanded FIFA move the second-leg outside Egypt due to the country’s ongoing security difficulties.
The first leg in Ghana finished with a 6-1 win for the Black Stars.
Earlier this month, the Ghanaian Football Association (GFA) demanded FIFA move the second-leg outside Egypt due to the country’s ongoing security difficulties.
FIFA gave Egypt until 28 October (today) to provide “comprehensive security assurances” for the match.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) have already informed the world governing body FIFA that they are ready to host and secure Ghana when they arrive in Cairo to face the Pharaohs for the 2014 World Cup qualifier playoff.
Egypt’s dream of reaching the World Cup for the first time since 1990 is almost out of sight after the heavy defeat in Ghana.
The Egyptian team will be seeking a win in the second-leg to boost millions of Egyptians who were shocked by the resounding defeat and dismayed at losing their World Cup dream.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says he and his teammates in the Black Stars are afraid of traveling to Cairo to face Egypt in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in November because of security concerns.
Egypy has been in turmoil for over two years since the political upheaval and the ousting of Mohammed Morsi has started fresh violence with many people losing their lives.



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