CAF names Equitorial Guinea as new host of AFCON 2015

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.
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.