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. Find the full statement by CAF after the cut...
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.
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. Find the full statement by CAF after the cut...
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