World football governing body, FIFA has confirmed that the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament taking place in the City of Lagos from September 15– 21, will be employed for ranking of participating teams.
This much was contained in a letter sent to the Director of Organisation of the ABC, Ms Aisha Falode and signed by Sara Booth (MBE), Head of Competitions (Women’s Football Division). The letter read, inter alia: “We are working very closely with CAF on this particular topic as we want to make sure that all African teams that are playing friendly matches are eligible for ranking points.”
FIFA has also given the Local Organising Committee authorisation to go ahead and stage the one-week tournament which holds at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena and Agege Stadium.
Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa, Mali, Ghana and Morocco are the six teams who will battle for honours at the tournament being staged in honour of the country’s First Lady, Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari.
