Morocco formally withdraws as AFCON 2015 due to fears of the viral disease Ebola. The nation withdrew its right after CAF refused to postpone the game to 2016 or let them host the 2017 AFCON. Here is how The News reports it:
Morocco has withdrawn its rights to host the African Cup of Nations next year due to fears of the viral disease ebola, which has ravaged a number of African nations over the last few months.
The north African nation had previously made a request to the Confederations of African Football (CAF) for the postponement of the tournament which was set for January next year, a request CAF turned down.
With Morocco’s withdrawal however, South Africa is tipped to be handed the hosting rights following reports that CAF President Issa Hayatou met with South Africa Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan to discuss the matter.
South Africa was initially scheduled to host the tournament in 2017 following the withdrawal of Libya as hosts due to ongoing fighting there. Egypt meanwhile had also indicated interest in hosting next year’s Nations Cup, stating its confidence in organizing the competition under short notice having successfully hosted the tournament in 2006.
Right or wrong decision?

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Fear of ebola

mployer:

Fear of ebola

beginning of wisdom

Egypt all the way.........why SA again?

Then who host it next ...?

Life of the citizens first..

This cant happen in naija.. Greed too much

Their excuse now is ebola! Instead of them to admit to the fact that they aren't prepared. In other news, South Africa may likely host. And this is so fvcked up a news, cos the South Africans are in our group....hence automatic qualification for them as host. But what then happens to Morocco?

lol

If SA qualifiers automatically, 9ja can kiss the 2nd slot bye bye

If South Africa agrees to host, then, this is good news for Nigeria, as 1st, 2nd, and probably, 3rd in the group, may be considered. It then means that:
if the group should end this way...
1. South Africa 11pts
2. Congo 10 pts
3. Nigeria 7pts
4. Sudan. 3 pts.
Nigeria maybe considered, knowing that South Africa is now the host.

...If South Africa agrees to host, then, this is good news for Nigeria, as 1st, 2nd, and probably, 3rd in the group, may be considered. It then means that:
if the group should end this way...
1. South Africa 11pts
2. Congo 10 pts
3. Nigeria 7pts
4. Sudan. 3 pts.
Nigeria maybe considered, knowing that South Africa is now the host.

As for Morocco, they are automatically disqualified from the Championship. In fact, may be banned as well.

In a normal circumstance, this is how it should stand, except CAF decides to come up with funny politricks. Rightnow, NFF should start lobbying, if they are really serious defending their title.

Make naija go bid for am naa

Morrocco. Are they even African?

Ebola abi finacial problem?

Enjoyment1:
...If South Africa agrees to host, then, this is good news for Nigeria, as 1st, 2nd, and probably, 3rd in the group, may be considered. It then means that:
if the group should end this way...
1. South Africa 11pts
2. Congo 10 pts
3. Nigeria 7pts
4. Sudan. 3 pts.
Nigeria maybe considered, knowing that South Africa is now the host.

Wow! Are u a member of C.A.F? And to think u are female. I'm quite impressed. As regards Morocco relinquishing the hosting rights, I think banning them would be too stiff a penalty. I mean come to think of it, every government has a responsibility to secure the lives of its citizens. And if u ask me, the moroccan government are doin just that

seankafor:
Make naija go bid for am naa

Hahaha wake up bro.

Omolecturer:
Ebola abi finacial problem?

Well said!!

M4gunners:
Hahaha wake up bro.

We can host it. Can't we??

OgologoDimkpa:

We can host it. Can't we??

We can definitely not host it . You must have know that before now don't printed please . Where are we going to start from?Security for BOKO HARAM or EBOLA tell me!

OgologoDimkpa:

We can host it. Can't we??

No! we can't!

Abeg let's not host it. Nigeria does not need with the current risk of Ebola neutralized.

Let Sa host it.

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