AFCON 2015: Draw Set for Wednesday in Malabo, Group A to Be Based in Bata
The draw for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place this Wednesday in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, the host nation for the tournament. While the composition of the groups remains unknown until the official draw, it has already been confirmed that Group A, which includes the host country, will be based in Bata, the second largest city in Equatorial Guinea.
According to Radio France Internationale (RFI), Bata will also host the opening match and the tournament final, making it the centerpiece of the 30th edition of Africa’s premier football event.
Host Cities for AFCON 2015
CAF has designated four cities to host matches:
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Bata
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Malabo
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Mongomo
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Ebebiyin
The base camps and venues for the other groups (B, C, D) will be announced following the draw.
Seeding Pots for the Draw
CAF also revealed the four seeding pots for the group stage draw:
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Pot 1: Equatorial Guinea (hosts), Ivory Coast, Ghana, Zambia
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Pot 2: Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Burkina Faso
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Pot 3: South Africa, Cape Verde, Gabon, Cameroon
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Pot 4: Senegal, Guinea, DR Congo, Congo
The draw promises intriguing matchups, with several former champions and rising African teams in the mix. Fans across the continent now await Wednesday’s ceremony to see how the road to continental glory will be shaped.
