The
Confederation of African Football has announced Equatorial Guinea as the new
host of the Africa Cup of Nations 2015 following the decision of the football
body to drop Morocco 3 days ago.
Meanwhile
CAF dropped Morocco as host of the football tournament on Tuesday November 11th
following the nations request for postponement of the tournament in their
country over Ebola fears.
A statement released by CAF this afternoon says the dates for the tournament will remain from Jan. 17-February 8 2015 and that four cities will be used for the tournament: Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and Ebebiyin.
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.
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