CAF Confirms Four Final Bidders for 2017 AFCON Hosting Rights
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the four countries in the running to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, following its Executive Committee meeting held on November 11. This announcement also came with confirmation of Morocco’s withdrawal from organizing the 2015 AFCON, after the North African nation refused to hold the tournament as scheduled due to concerns surrounding the Ebola epidemic.
For the 2017 edition, CAF has shortlisted four countries whose bids meet the required criteria:
Algeria
Egypt
Gabon
Ghana
Originally, seven nations had expressed interest, including Kenya, Sudan, and Zimbabwe, but these three were eliminated from consideration for failing to meet CAF’s specifications.
CAF also noted that the hosting rights were made available after Libya officially relinquished its role as host due to ongoing instability in the country.
As for the announcement of the winning bid, CAF stated that:
“The Executive Committee will specify at a later date the date chosen for the vote on the host country.”
The 2017 AFCON will be particularly symbolic, not only as a replacement for Libya but also as a chance for African football to showcase its resilience and growing infrastructure amid challenging circumstances.
Africa Cup of Nations, following its Executive Committee meeting held on November 11. This announcement also came with confirmation of Morocco’s withdrawal from organizing the 2015 AFCON, after the North African nation refused to hold the tournament as scheduled due to concerns surrounding the Ebola epidemic.
For the 2017 edition, CAF has shortlisted four countries whose bids meet the required criteria:
Algeria
Egypt
Gabon
Ghana
Originally, seven nations had expressed interest, including Kenya, Sudan, and Zimbabwe, but these three were eliminated from consideration for failing to meet CAF’s specifications.
CAF also noted that the hosting rights were made available after Libya officially relinquished its role as host due to ongoing instability in the country.
As for the announcement of the winning bid, CAF stated that:
“The Executive Committee will specify at a later date the date chosen for the vote on the host country.”
The 2017 AFCON will be particularly symbolic, not only as a replacement for Libya but also as a chance for African football to showcase its resilience and growing infrastructure amid challenging circumstances.
