Safa’s quiet surrender on 2027 Women’s World Cup
Fears of too little money and poor crowds count against the bid
30 November 2023 - 05:00
The chance to forge a bridgehead for women’s sport on the continent has been lost with South Africa deciding against a bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
It was a long shot anyway, with many factors counting against the country, not least of which were economic turmoil and the viability of hosting the event...
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