This Monday, December 18th, the preseason began for Universitario de Deportes, Alianza Lima and other Peruvian clubs. The promoted team is almost a month before the start of League 1 The Chankas announced an important measure for clubs visiting the heights of Andahuaylas during the local tournament. It turns out that the Apurimeño team will cover the transportation costs of the remaining 17 teams.
In a statement, the club said it was waiting Peruvian Football Association approve this measure so that they can start the 2024 Apertura tournament in their own stadium, where they were promoted in 2023.
“We inform that we have made the decision to cover the costs of transporting the visiting teams with a private airline (charter flights) to the city of Andahuaylas – Apurímac for the 2024 League 1 Championship. Due to the sporting merits achieved, this is the case.” “It is our responsibility and we are waiting for the appropriate authorization from the FPF, with the aim of the first match taking place at our Los Chankas stadium,” the document reads.
Statement from Los Chankas on the solution of travel expenses. Photo: Los Chankas
The Chankas will not be able to use the Juliaca Stadium
In the lines below the first paragraph, the club reported that it took this action after being denied registration at the Guillermo Briceño Stadium in Juliaca.
“Unfortunately, the Commission has denied us the use of the Guillermo Briceño Rosamedina Stadium in Juliaca, even though our club had submitted an exemption request to the FPF Competition Office, which brought us opinions very far from our region, which we are currently evaluating because they are “We harm our club and our fans,” he added.
When will Los Chankas use Andahuaylas Airport to bring the teams?
“By the end of April, the equipment will be in place to allow this airport to operate commercially. We have already coordinated with the Chankas team about the development of their sporting activities. From this point on you can also use them.”, he stated Minister of Transport and Communications, Raúl Pérez.
When does League 1 start in 2024?
According to Professional Football League manager Jesús Gonzales, the 2024 season is the League 1 would begin on January 26th. The draw will take place in the coming weeks to determine the game plan.