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Ebola Risk in Equatorial Guinea? Authorities Reassure Ahead of AFCON 2015 As the 30th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) unfolds in Equatorial Guinea, concerns have emerged over potential Ebola risks. However, local sports authorities have firmly dismissed any alarm, insisting that strict preventive measures are in place. Andres Jorge Mbombio, President of […]
FOOTBALL STARS JOIN IDRIS ELBA IN UNITED FOR AFRICA ANTI-EBOLA CAMPAIGN The fight against Ebola rages on across West Africa, and now, some of football’s most recognizable figures are stepping off the pitch to support those battling the epidemic head-on. In a powerful new awareness initiative titled “United for Africa”, spearheaded by British actor Idris […]
Uncertainty Surrounds 2015 Africa Cup of Nations Amid Ebola Fears By BBC Sport Africa The fate of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hangs in the balance as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) scrambles to secure a host country, following Morocco’s request to postpone the tournament due to the Ebola epidemic. The tournament […]
Ebola Fears Prompt Vigilance at Olympique Lyonnais Amid rising concerns over the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) took decisive steps to reassure players and staff, especially after the return of several African internationals from Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. 👥 Players Monitored Four OL players were subject to health checks […]
As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa intensified in 2014, the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) became a lightning rod for global health concerns, with reactions rippling far beyond the continent. One of the most vocal figures outside Africa was Jürgen Klopp, then-coach of Borussia Dortmund, who publicly expressed reservations about the tournament proceeding […]
2015 AFCON at Risk as Ebola Fears Grip Morocco and Football Community Uncertainty looms over the hosting of the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco due to rising concerns about the Ebola virus outbreak devastating parts of West Africa. The North African nation, initially set to host the tournament, has officially requested the […]
French Football Federation Issues Ebola Advisory Amid Rising Global Concerns As the Ebola virus continues its deadly spread across parts of West Africa, the French Football Federation (FFF) has issued an official advisory to all Ligue 1 clubs, urging vigilance among players and staff, particularly those travelling to or returning from Africa. The advisory, shared […]
Ebola Outbreak Casts Long Shadow Over Sierra Leone’s AFCON Qualifiers The Ebola virus continues to disrupt not only lives but also international football, particularly for Sierra Leone, one of the hardest-hit countries in the ongoing West African health crisis. Already banned from hosting home matches, Sierra Leone will now play their double-header against Cameroon under […]
The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa had far-reaching implications, not just in public health but also in sports, especially African football. The situation you’re describing captures a pivotal moment when fear and uncertainty about the virus began to affect international competitions and athlete mobility. Key points worth highlighting: 1. Growing Concerns in Europe The […]
Ebola Fears Disrupt African Players in Spanish Football The Ebola outbreak has triggered a wave of psychosis in Spanish football, leading to controversial club decisions and growing tension around African international call-ups. Since a Spanish nurse contracted the virus after treating two missionaries who had returned from West Africa, fear has gripped the nation — […]
