Officially! Indonesia Hosts of U-19 Asian Cup in 2018

Footballpedia.net - The Asian Football Federation (AFC) officially designates Indonesia as the host of the upcoming U-19 Asian Cup in 2018.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the AFC Competition Committee held in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (25/7) local time. The result of the decision of the meeting has also been announced officially to the public on AFC official website.

U-19 Asian Cup is scheduled to be held in the period of October 18 to November 4, 2018. With the status as a host, the U-19 national team will automatically qualify as participants.

"The AFC U-19 Cup, to be played between 198 October and 4 November 2018, was decided to fall to Indonesia," the AFC said on its official website.

The selection of Indonesia compared with other countries is certainly on the consideration that has been mature. AFC said if Indonesia bid to be the most ideal. In addition, Indonesia's stipulation as the host also for the development of local football after FIFA sanctions in the past.

"The committee judges that Indonesia's offer is more favorable than the offer from other countries, it will also help them for the recovery and development of football after FIFA sanctions some time ago," said AFC.

Still in the same decision, AFC also decided that for the U-16 Asian Cup title will be held in Malaysia. The event will be held between 20 September and 7 October 2018.