The Confederation of African Football has finally awarded the hosting rights of the Africa Cup of Nations 2015, after Morocco was dropped due to Ebola fears.
CAF had dropped Morocco as the Northern African country failed to drop their request for postponement of the tournament in their country over Ebola fears.
CAF today released a statement saying that Equatorial Guinea has won the rights to host the continental competition.
The competition is due to be held from 17-February 8 2015 and four cities will be used for the tournament: Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and Ebebiyin.
CAF Statement below..
The Head of State and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo this Friday 14 November met with the President of CAF Issa Hayatou concerning the possibility for Equatorial Guinea to host the Africa Cup of Nations Orange 2015. Following fraternal and fruitful discussions, the Head of State of Equatorial Guinea has agreed to host the tournament from January 17 to February 8, 2015.
Therefore, the Executive Committee of CAF confirms that the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2015 will be held in Equatorial Guinea on the dates agreed, and the national team of Equatorial Guinea is qualified for the final tournament as a representative of the country host.
The four cities selected for the finals are Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and Ebebiyin. The draw for the finals will take place Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The Executive Committee of CAF and President Issa Hayatou seize this opportunity to express their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to the people of Equatorial Guinea, its government, and particularly to His Excellency the Head of State and President of the Republic Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
Equitorial Guinea borders Cameroon in Central Africa.
CAF will hope there isn’t a new outbreak of the virus during the competition as lots of critics have asked for the postponement including Eagles Captain and Keeper, Vincent Enyeama.
CAF had dropped Morocco as the Northern African country failed to drop their request for postponement of the tournament in their country over Ebola fears.
CAF today released a statement saying that Equatorial Guinea has won the rights to host the continental competition.
The competition is due to be held from 17-February 8 2015 and four cities will be used for the tournament: Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and Ebebiyin.
CAF Statement below..
The Head of State and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo this Friday 14 November met with the President of CAF Issa Hayatou concerning the possibility for Equatorial Guinea to host the Africa Cup of Nations Orange 2015. Following fraternal and fruitful discussions, the Head of State of Equatorial Guinea has agreed to host the tournament from January 17 to February 8, 2015.
Therefore, the Executive Committee of CAF confirms that the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2015 will be held in Equatorial Guinea on the dates agreed, and the national team of Equatorial Guinea is qualified for the final tournament as a representative of the country host.
The four cities selected for the finals are Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and Ebebiyin. The draw for the finals will take place Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The Executive Committee of CAF and President Issa Hayatou seize this opportunity to express their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to the people of Equatorial Guinea, its government, and particularly to His Excellency the Head of State and President of the Republic Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
Equitorial Guinea borders Cameroon in Central Africa.
CAF will hope there isn’t a new outbreak of the virus during the competition as lots of critics have asked for the postponement including Eagles Captain and Keeper, Vincent Enyeama.
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