Equatorial Guinea to host 2015 Africa Cup of Nations

Guinea's national stadium holds 15,250 and opened in 2007. Credit: PA

Equatorial Guinea are the new hosts of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after Morocco were removed for expressing fears about Ebola.

Morocco were thrown out after asking the Confederation of African football (CAF) to postpone the tournament, which is due to begin on January 17th.

Equatorial Guinea were also thrown out of the tournament in July for fielding Cameroon born Thierry Fidieu Tazemeta during the qualifying process.

Tazemeta featured in a victory over Mauritania on May 17th before successfully changing associations, but Guinea will now be reinstated as hosts.

The man who organised the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana has already expressed fears that starting the event on time will be impossible.

Dr Kofi Amoah told the BBC: "It could be a sham. I don't think there is enough time for anyone to do it."

CAF President Issa Hayatou insists: "The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations must absolutely take place from January 17th to February 8th."