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.”
Morocco was scheduled to host the tournament in January 2015. Earlier this year their football association began to express reservations, citing the Ebola outbreak in three West African countries, and this week it decided to pull out of the tournament. In retaliation, the controlling body for African football, the suspended Morocco and may still punish the country further.
Nigeria cant host it now even without Ebola crisis..we currently have many pressing problem...
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Yes we are indeed lucky unlike our neighboring countries ...looking at our population n recent BH. Activities...I think d decision we took was ok...
ReplyDeleteThank God that they turned it down oo!...we were really lucky to escape the first time.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wise decision. The things we are passing now, is much more than hosting a jamboree.
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