Confederation Cup
The 2017 Confederation Cup Football will begin in Russia from 11th June with eight national teams. They are Asia Champions Australia, Africa Champions Cameroon, South America Champions Chile, World Champions Germany, North America Champions Mexico, Oceania Champions New Zealand, Europe Champions Portugal and hosts Russia. But four times champions Brazil (2005, 2009 and 2013) have not been invited for their failure to fill up the conditions of the qualifiers.
There is no doubt that Brazil’s absence will take away all the attractions of the tournament, which may hinder revenue collection. However, Russia, Mexico, New Zealand and Portugal are placed in Group A, while Australia, Cameroon, Chile and Germany are in Group B.
About the possible winners, we have no prediction. Russia will, nonetheless, try their best to brighten chance to win the trophy for the first time. Let us hope for an attractive tournament.
Abdullah Akber
Dhaka
