Morocco has withdrawn its rights to host the African Cup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
organising the competition under short notice having
successfully hosted the tournament in 2006.
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