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Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by dafe303: 12:18pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
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 Here is how The News reports it: Morocco has withdrawn its rights to host the African Cup of Nations next year due to fears of the viral disease ebola, which has ravaged a number of African nations over the last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? please visit www.dayosports..com for various sport news and gossip |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by mployer(m): 12:26pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Fear of ebola |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by sapientia1(m): 12:33pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
mployer:beginning of wisdom |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by kaywhynoni: 12:38pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Egypt all the way.........why SA again? |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by lexyman(m): 12:39pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Then who host it next ...? |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by fingard02k(m): 12:41pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Life of the citizens first.. This cant happen in naija.. Greed too much |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Nobody: 12:44pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
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? |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by LEERICIST(m): 12:45pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
lol |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by EddyNumerouno(m): 12:49pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
If SA qualifiers automatically, 9ja can kiss the 2nd slot bye bye |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Enjoyment1(f): 12:49pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
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. |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Enjoyment1(f): 12:50pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
...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. |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Enjoyment1(f): 12:53pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
As for Morocco, they are automatically disqualified from the Championship. In fact, may be banned as well. |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Enjoyment1(f): 12:56pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
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. |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by seankafor(m): 12:57pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Make naija go bid for am naa |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Nobody: 1:11pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Morrocco. Are they even African? 1 Like |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Omolecturer(m): 1:16pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Ebola abi finacial problem? ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Nobody: 1:21pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Enjoyment1: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 |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by M4gunners: 2:00pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
seankafor:Hahaha wake up bro.
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Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by OgologoDimkpa: 2:46pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Omolecturer:Well said!! |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by OgologoDimkpa: 2:47pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
M4gunners:We can host it. Can't we?? |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by M4gunners: 6:16pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
OgologoDimkpa: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! |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by Omero(m): 8:02pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
OgologoDimkpa:No! we can't! |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by easyelliot(m): 8:14pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
Abeg let's not host it. Nigeria does not need with the current risk of Ebola neutralized. Let Sa host it. |
Re: Breaking News - Morocco Formally Withdraws As AFCON Host by mancheeutd(m): 8:16pm On Oct 16, 2014 |
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