Managua Nicaragua
-The World Cup qualifier in Qatar 2022 between the national teams Nicaragua and Saint Lucia are scheduled for March 24 It has been canceled in Managua, the Nicaraguan Football Association (Fenifut) announced on Monday without giving reasons.
“Officially the game against Santa Lucia is being canceled,” Fenifut said in his brief statement.
The Football Federation of North, Central American and Caribbean (Concacaf) has not commented on the matter, but journalistic versions in the region believe that the rSanta Lucia was removed from qualifying due to the difficulties the coronavirus pandemic poses for a country of 182,000 inhabitants.
According to the versions, the federation of Saint Lucia does not have the resources to cover the costs generated by mandatory compliance with the sanitation protocols designed to compete in safety.
On the other hand, the Castries government has decided to restrict access to the country to neutralize a new wave of infections, and this measure extends to its players from abroad and rival teams.
Futbolnica sports page also reported that Santa Lucía was unable to bring together the players active in clubs in Europe due to restrictions due to covid-19.
This was the main reason that led to the postponement of the double round of the South American qualifiers at the beginning of the month, scheduled for the end of March.
“Our senior team is preparing for the Turks and Caicos Islands next Saturday, March 27 in the Dominican Republic, always for the World Cup qualifying round to Qatar 2022,” Fenifut said.
Nicaragua will now make its debut against the Turks and Caicos Islands on March 27 at the Pan American Stadium in the Dominican Republic.
Blue and White will host Belize on June 4 and close the calendar against Haiti at Sylvio Cator Stadium in Port-au-Prince. EFE