Asian Football Confederation postpones cup ties due to coronavirus

Addis Ababa, February 12, 2020 (FBC) -The Asian Football Confederation has postponed all cup matches due to be played in East Asia until April because of concerns over coronavirus.

Several countries have imposed travel restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the virus.

The AFC Cup preliminary, play-off and group-stage matches will now be played from 7 April.

Coronavirus has killed more than 1,000 people in China, with more than 40,000 cases diagnosed worldwide.

The AFC Champions League has also been affected, with matches featuring Chinese clubs delayed until spring.

Source: BBC