The 2015 African Nations Cup will not be hosted by Morocco, nor will the
country participate in the tournament, according to the African
Football Confederation (CAF).
Morocco announced on Saturday that they are no longer willing to host
the January tournament because of fears of the spread of Ebola. They had
previously asked to postpone the event, but CAF rejected the request.
Now, CAF insists that morocco has been disqualified from the tournament
as well, while a new host is sought. possible replacements as hosts
include Algeria, Angola, Egypt and Nigeria.
A statement read: "having firmly and unanimously notified its decision
to keep the competition on the dates indicated, the executive committee
confirmed that the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2015 will not take place
in Morocco".
"accordingly, and following the refusal of the Moroccan party, the
executive committee has decided that the national team of morocco is
automatically disqualified and will not take part in the 30th edition of
the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2015"