Morocco has announced its decision to pull out from hosting
the 2015 edition of the ‘African Cup of Nations’.
The North African country made the announcement on Thursday,
16 October, citing the spread of the Ebola virus disease as the motivating
factor behind its withdrawal from the bi-annual tournament.
The country had initially urged the Confederation of African
football (CAF), to postpone the tournament due to the spread of Ebola virus in
some parts of West Africa, a request the continental football governing body
declined, saying the tournament would proceed according to schedule.
Morocco has reportedly informed CAF that the health and
security risk posed by the tournament to its citizens, has killed its interest
in hosting the competition.
With less then three months to the commencement of the
tournament, CAF is now faced with the arduous task of finding a replacement as
soon as possible.
Meanwhile, South Africa, which hosted the tournament in
2013, and Ghana are believed to be on standby, to host the competition.
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