DOHA: Qatar will host a preparation camp for assistant referees set to feature at the FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Canada next year.

More than 60 delegates will be present at the Doha seminar set for
November 10-14, Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced on Tuesday.

Hani Balan, Head of referees committee in QFA said: “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to hold a preparation camp for referees. We are delighted that FIFA has the confidence in our ability to host such seminars.”

He said a host of football-related meetings will also take place at the Doha seminar.

It will be the first time that a football forum will be held outside
Japan and Korea, two key members of AFC.

Another QFA official, Naji Jouni, Referees committee executive director said: “It is a matter of great significance that a football forum will be held in Doha. More than 27officials related to 2018 FIFA World Cup will also be held in Doha for a separate meeting to be held from November 8 to 15.”