Dato Windsor John, the Secretary General of the Asian Football Confederation, revealed the date for the official decision regarding the fate of the Round of 16 matches of the AFC Champions League, amid news circulating about the possibility of changing the dates.
The continental official confirmed in exclusive statements to Al-Midan Al-Riyadi newspaper that the federation will issue its final decision during the day, to resolve the ongoing debate about the possibility of postponing the competitions or adhering to the previously set schedule.
Windsor stated, "We will make our decision today regarding the final decision on whether or not to postpone the round of 16 matches," explaining that these deliberations and reviews come in response to the current events taking place in the region.
These official statements come hours after widespread circulation of confirmations and reports indicating a trend towards postponing the round of 16 matches, with those sources linking this possibility to the surrounding circumstances that may affect the organization of the matches.
According to the schedule currently approved by the Competitions Committee, the first leg matches of this round are scheduled to take place on March 3 and 4, dates which are pending final confirmation or modification based on the decision expected to be issued today.
The qualified clubs in both parts of the continent, East and West, are awaiting the official announcement to arrange their technical and logistical situations in preparation for the tough matches expected in this crucial round of the continental elite championship.
