The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed all AFC Cup 2020 matches until further notice. The AFC had earlier postponed all West zone group stage matches. 

Earlier today the AFC released a statement stating that all matches to be held in March and April has been cancelled due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in a number of countries in Asia and due to many countries imposing travel restrictions and closing their borders. 

 The AFC statement says 'Following the imposition of further preventive measures and travel restrictions by several national governments due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided today to postpone all AFC Cup 2020 matches until further notice'.

AFC also added 'The decision which was also made in conjunction with the competing clubs and their respective Member Associations, is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well being of all participating players and teams, match officials and spectators as well as designed to protect the integrity of the competition'. 

The Maldives has two representatives in this year competition with TC Sports and Maziya Sports. Maziya conceded a late goal in India as they drew 2-2 against Chennai City while TC Sports suffered a heavy defeat against Kings in Dhaka.