FIFA postpones Guinea vs Morocco World Cup qualifier due to attempted coup

The original date of September 6 has been shelved, and it is not clear when the match will eventually be played

FIFA has announced that it has taken the decision to postponed the World Cup qualifier between Guinea and Morocco due to the uncertain political situation of the host country.

The fixture was due to take place on September 6, but no date has been slated for the potential rearranged fixture.

There is a reported coup d’état taking place in Guinea, with reports of gunfire heard in the streets of the capital Conakry, where the fixture was due to take place.

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What has been said?

A statement published on FIFA’s website reads: “The current political and security situation in…