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Zimbabwe a Women's Cup finalist 
17 Feb 2011 at 13:31hrs | Views
It appears Zimbabwe has a 50-50 chance to hold the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015.
Peter Montopoli, general secretary of the Canadian Soccer Association, said Wednesday that only Zimbabwe and Canada are left in the bid process. FIFA is expected to announce a decision on the host country early next month.
A decision is expected March 3.
Canada will have stiff competition from Zimbabwe. given the recent success of tournaments in Africa.
Originally, the list of countries expected to bid on the Cup also included Chile, Scotland, New Zealand, Turkey and Wales.
Peter Montopoli, general secretary of the Canadian Soccer Association, said Wednesday that only Zimbabwe and Canada are left in the bid process. FIFA is expected to announce a decision on the host country early next month.
A decision is expected March 3.
Canada will have stiff competition from Zimbabwe. given the recent success of tournaments in Africa.
Originally, the list of countries expected to bid on the Cup also included Chile, Scotland, New Zealand, Turkey and Wales.
Source - Byo24News
