Equatorial Guinea has just been named the hosts for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) selected the country as a replacement for Morocco who requested that the Nations cup be postponed due to concern over an outbreak of the Ebola virus in their country. It would appear that Nigeria was also in strong contention as a replacement for Morocco as hosts, but turned it down also due to Ebola fears. According to football analyst Colin Udoh, “Nigeria were this close to accepting to host, but backed down to the Ebola argument, saying – We were lucky to escape it first time, don’t test the fates.”
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Posted: at 14-11-2014 03:32 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
factfinding at 15-11-2014 07:53 AM (10 years ago) (m)
Good news that Nigerian rejected it as-well,i would even be more happy if Nigerian did not participated in this year Nations cup, is life not more important that football and the money that comes with it? what would a nation benefit by hosting or participating in this year nations cup and at the end contracted this deadly virus from one the participant and take it back home.
Posted: at 15-11-2014 07:53 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
ALL those Gistmanians who condemned Morroco for wanting to keep their CITIZENS safe - their OWN country Nigeria ALSO backed down from hosting the tournament!
Well done Nigeria.
Sierre Leone SHOULD NOT be allowed to compete!
Posted: at 15-11-2014 08:24 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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