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The commitment was made during a high-level meeting of the PAMOJA Oversight Council and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), as the three countries reviewed their preparedness to host the continental tournament.
In announcing the bid, the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) said the proposal would be built around "solidarity, regional integration and sustainable development of African football".
Artan, who was warmly received throughout the event, thanked Kenyans for standing by him during his refereeing career. He said he was happy to be in the country and noted that Kenya has always felt familiar because of the close working relationship he has built with Kenyan assistant referees over the last four years
Off the pitch, Iran’s World Cup journey has been shaped by multiple restrictions and diplomatic complications. Several key members of their technical staff were denied entry visas into the United States, while the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) also protested after ticket allocations were withdrawn shortly before the tournament began.