Morocco will not host the 2015
Africa Cup of Nations because of its fears over the Ebola outbreak elsewhere on
the continent, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed.
Caf expelled Morocco, who would have qualified as hosts, from
the finals.
It did not announce a new venue for the tournament, due to take
place from 17 January to 8 February.
But BBC Sport understands three nations have expressed an interest
and the new host will be confirmed on Wednesday. Continue..
Morocco had been given until Saturday to make a final decision on
whether or not it would host the tournament.
It had asked to postpone the competition
until 2016.
Egypt has stated it will not host the tournament for "economic and
political reasons", while 2013 and 2008 hosts South Africa and Ghana have also
ruled themselves out of contention.
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