Equatorial Guinea to host African Cup
Malabo, 15 Nov - (ANA) - 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 January 17-February 8 after Morocco was replaced 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 December 3 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. 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. (ANA)

FA/ANA/15 November 2014--------------