Press Release

29 May 2014 | Kingston,

Three Teams Withdraw From Women’s CFU Cup

The Football Union (CFU) continues in its quest to successfully stage the inaugural Women’s despite the withdrawal of some teams.

Due to varying reasons Dominica, Guadeloupe and Anguilla have all withdrawn from the competition.

Dominica was the first team to announce their non-participation in Group 2 due to some members no receiving their United States Visa in time.

This disappointment was compounded by the subsequent withdrawal of Guadeloupe in Group 4 who pulled out because of most of their players exhibiting symptoms of the Chikungunya Virus.

The Anguilla informed the CFU that due to health issues being experienced by some of the players they would not be as to field a team in the tournament.

The CFU is disheartened by these circumstances but understands the need for teams to make decisions that are in the best interest of their players and the larger regional football fraternity.

Notwithstanding, while the withdrawals are disappointing, they have not affected the overall staging of the tournament which will be continuing with Group 5 in the Dominican Republic from 16 - 23 June 2014.

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