EBOLA SCARE: Morocco asks CAF to Postpone Nations Cup

According to Mail Online Sports handle, the Moroccan government has called for the Africa Cup of Nations to be postponed because of the dangers of the Ebola virus. The 2015 Africa Nations Cup is supposed to start January 17th in Morocco.

Morocco have withdrawn their rights as hosts of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations due to fears over the spread of the Ebola virus that has hit the West African region.

The news comes a day after round four of qualifiers were played, with Algeria and Cameroon confirmed as the first two nations to secure their place at next year's tournament.

According to reports, Morocco are prepared to deal with any consequences that their decision to pull out as the 2015 AFCON hosts may have.

The Moroccan government's initial request to postpone the tournament to later in the year was rejected by the continental body last week.

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