Ghana has turned down Confederation of Africa’s Football (CAF) request to host the AFCON 2015 finals.
This was after the continental body approached the West African nation to take over the hosting responsibilities after Morocco had pulled out on claims of the highly contagious Ebola Virus.
Ghana’s Youth and Sports Minister, Mahama Ayariga confirmed the development on Monday.
We indicated to the GFA President that we were unable to host the tournament.
Ayariga told Joy FM, a local radio station in Ghana.
The Government of Ghana communicated to the President of Ghana’s Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi about the impossibility of Ghana to host such a tournament that involves multitudes of people.
CAF had written to Ghana to consider hosting 2015 AFCON in the event that Morocco declined hosting.
Mr. Ayariga had indicated Ghana was willing to consider stepping in and hosting the event.
CAF had written to Ghana to consider hosting 2015 AFCON in the event that Morocco declined hosting.
Mr. Ayariga had indicated Ghana was willing to consider stepping in and hosting the event.
On the issue of the tournament, the FA president came to brief me on their discussions and we have indicated to him that from the presentation that we have received from the people in the health sector it doesn’t look like Ghana is in position to accept hosting the tournament and I think he has since conveyed this message to CAF.
Ayariga is quoted by a Ghanaian based web portal, Ghanaweb.com. CAF will most likely look to South Africa as the next option.
