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Equatorial
Guinea has been confirmed as the new host country for the 2015 African Nations
Cup, replacing Morocco. The
African Football Confederation (CAF) confirmed the news on Friday, saying that Equatorial Guinea
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo had agreed after a meeting with
CAF president Issa Hayatou.
CAF
said the dates for the tournament will remain Jan. 17-Feb. 8 after Morocco was
dumped as host for demanding a postponement over Ebola fears.
Equatorial
Guinea co-hosted the African Nations Cup in 2012 with Gabon.
CAF
says four cities will be used for the tournament: Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and
Ebebiyin. The draw for the finals will take place on Dec. 3 in Malabo,
Equatorial Guinea, CAF said in its statement.
CAF
also said Equatorial Guinea's team would be allowed to take part as the host
nation despite being disqualified from African Nations Cup qualifying this year
for fielding an ineligible player.
Last
week, Morocco was expelled from the CAF after saying that they are no longer
willing to host the January tournament this year because of fears over the
spread of Ebola. They had previously asked to postpone the event, but CAF
rejected that request.
Information
from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com
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