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FIFA also continues to express its solidarity to the people affected by this conflict,&#8221; the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding football matters in both Ukraine and Russia, it added, FIFA will continue to monitor the situation and updates in relation to the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022\u2122\ufe0f qualifiers will be communicated in due course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\">Eritrea<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. The World&#8217;s football governing body FIFA has decided to suspend the Football Kenya Federation and the Zimbabwe Football Association with immediate effect due to undue interference by their respective governments. 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