The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Equatorial Guinea has agreed to host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco, was supposed to host the event but had requested that the tournament be postponed due to concern over an outbreak of the Ebola virus in their country.
In a statement published on its site, CAF revealed that the Head of State and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Friday met with the President of CAF, Issa Hayatou concerning the possibility for Equatorial Guinea to host the tournament.
“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.”
