Football Association of Maldives (FAM) says that the Minivan Championship Football tournament, postponed on account of H1N1 outbreak, will begin on Thursday.

FAM said the matches of the tournament will be held as Health Protection Agency had said the tournament can be carried out in certain parts of the country.

Matches of HDh Atoll in zone one will be held first. HDh. Kulhudhuffushi will face Kurinbee in the first match.

The second match will be played on Friday, where Nolhivaram will play against Finey side.

Group one from HDh. Atoll group consists of teams from Kulhudhuffushi, Kurimbi and Kumundhoo. Group two consists of Nolhivaram and Nolhivaramfaru while Group three consists of teams from Hanimaadhoo, Neykurendhoo and Hirimaradhoo.