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Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by AustineE1: 4:51pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Nigeria 'interested' in hosting 2015 Afcon Seyi Akinwunmi, vice president of the NFF, has told Goal that the country has the capacity to host the Africa Cup of Nations if asked by CAF Oct 20, 2014 15:52:16 Nigeria could host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations if Morocco pull out of staging the continent’s biggest football showpiece due to fears over the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease, according to Seyi Akinwunmi, vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation. While the north African country is mauling over the decision whether to pass up the opportunity to host the tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has already written to a few countries including Ghana and Egypt to ask if they can host the Cup of Nations. Morocco asked CAF to postpone the tournament to a later date instead of its present January/February schedule but the governing body is not ready to. Nigeria could throw her hat in the ring to stage the tournament despite fears of the possibility of teams from Ebola-ravaged countries qualifying for the competition and bringing along their supporters. Africa’s largest country was certified Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation on Monday, six weeks after the last case of the disease was reported and this could prompt renewed interest from international organizations. “I think we are interested [in hosting the Afcon],” new NFF vice president Seyi Akinwunmi told Goal on Monday. “It is not strictly the purview of the NFF alone but we have been asked [if we can host the competition] and we have said yes, why not? “I think that the National Sports Commission or the Federal Government is looking at the possibility of hosting the tournament,” said Akinwunmi who disclosed that CAF had not yet written to Nigeria. South Africa have already turned down the opportunity to host the tournament with Safa president Danny Joordan saying: "The Afcon 2015 tournament will not be held here. That issue doesn't exist. Caf must discuss this matter with Morocco.” With the Super Eagles struggling to qualify for the 2015 tournament, hosting the competition would give them automatic qualification to defend the title they won in South Africa last year. It could also be a way for Nigeria to show its leadership role on the continent after successfully curtailing the spread of the disease, something for which it has already earned the praise of the international community. http://m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/5302301 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Nobody: 4:59pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
go eagles go!!! eclipse this hardtimes! i wanna relieve afcon 2013. but this time i want to celebrate it in calabar! 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by nigerianvenom(m): 5:07pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Nice one 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by pendy79: 5:11pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
I love 9ja I swear. Na contigency plans be that. If we can't qualify through the qualification series. We can through hosting it seems the fear of DR Congo is the beginning of wisdom. Back door things is allowed. 42 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Horus(m): 5:12pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfnh5iJAR50?list=PL3ZQ5CpNulQmiGcauanS4KGqognZS8chG [size=15pt]Morocco pull out of hosting Afcon 2015[/size] Morocco have withdrawn as hosts of the Africa Cup Of Nations for 2015. The north African nation fears the spread of Ebola. |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by hazyfm: 5:18pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
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Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by kurajordan(m): 5:19pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Ok |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by AustineE1: 5:19pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
...though one may argue that we are nt readily prepared for it and coming at a time when the elections are at hand.Then coupled with the Ebola scare,it may be difficult for Nigeria to host it but If GEJ who is quite use to attaining great heights in very short time,decides to host it,we will give him our full support and just like his efficiency in containing Ebola,also his leading Nigeria in becoming African largest economy and present taming of boko haram,i am never in doubt of his ability to achieve things nearly impossible. 20 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by kenbee(f): 5:19pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
when we neva qualify 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Superstar007(m): 5:20pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Okay. Shey na auto qualification Nff dey eye 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by gamesb: 5:20pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
check out 2 Likes
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Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by lakamua: 5:20pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
FP things for the first time. It seems NFF things nations cup is worth the damage ebola can cause. Plz doctors go on strike as soon as those stupid govt officials request is granted. It really hurts to hace fools in power. They are not happy we are ebola free. 9 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Bryan12(m): 5:20pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
If liberia,equatorial guinea,sierraleone won't participate then I don't see the reason why not. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by kendrick93(m): 5:20pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
pls we dnt any ebola in dis country o! 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Ojestas(m): 5:20pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
lol. . |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by olayincar(m): 5:21pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Better move... |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Johnnoo(m): 5:21pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
We must qualify by fire by force 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Badosqi(m): 5:21pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
ERROR... Just declared free from ebola by W.H.O.. Most we bring back the disease?.. We no want!! What is wrong with this ppl. The last place d competition should be hosted is dis west-Africa. Many ppl from infected countries will come in easily. Take it back to North Africa or Southie 15 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by olapluto(m): 5:22pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Opening match in Gwoza! 6 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Dahmum(f): 5:22pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
So NigeriA is now the world's dust bin abi! 7 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by onome710(m): 5:22pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
They want to bring 'ebola' back abi? Don't they know we would be welcoming all of africa... Abeg ooo! 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by onila(f): 5:22pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
in the new world class stadium in akwa Ibom 6 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by docjuli(m): 5:22pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Because of qualification. Lol We need auto-qualification. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Matttthew(m): 5:22pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Very silly! Cowardice move, we have successful tame ebola, Good. But we dont need shorcut to the Top.... I believe NFF av concluded we cant qualify. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by M4gunners: 5:23pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Naija i hail o.In Samantha voice una doo oh. |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Kunleskey(m): 5:23pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Hardworking is the best we better don't rely on that.cause many country are ready to host it 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by holatin(m): 5:23pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
the fear of Ebola is the....... 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by bestwaydavgmai(m): 5:23pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
really we fit try am |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by kolomax(m): 5:23pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Sorry 9ja CAF ll never allow that happen because of BOKOHARAM boys 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Nobody: 5:24pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Ko Jo rara!!! |
Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Youngzedd(m): 5:24pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Nooooooooooooo. We don't need it. THE FEAR OF EBOLA............. 3 Likes
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Re: Nigeria 'interested' In Hosting AFCON 2015 by Nobody: 5:25pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
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