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The Confederation of African Football confirms that
the country will not host the competition over ebola
fears and has thus been disqualified from the 2015
tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has
confirmed that Morocco will not host the 2015 Africa
Cup of Nations and that they have now been
disqualified from the competition.
Speculation had been growing over the past few
months over the likelihood of Morocco pulling out of
hosting the tournament due to the outbreak of ebola
in west Africa.
Morocco had requested that Afcon 2015 be
postponed or cancelled altogether over fears of the
spread of the disease, but Caf have dismissed the
possibility, and so the nation has pulled out.
Caf has confirmed the news and revealed that, as a
result of Morocco's unwillingness to host the
tournament, they have now been disqualified from
playing in it.
"The executive committee of the Confederation of
African Football has taken note of the response of
the minister of youth and sports of the Kingdom of
Morocco in a letter dated November 8, 2014,
requesting the postponement of the Africa Cup of
Nations in 2015," read a statement on Caf's official
website.
"This response clearly indicates that the Royal
Moroccan Football Federation reiterated its refusal
to hold the competition on the dates indicated
(January 17-February 8, 2015). Therefore, having
firmly and unanimously notified on November 3 its
decision to keep the competition on the dates
indicated, the executive committee confirmed that
the Africa Cup of Nations 2015 will not take place in
Morocco.
"The executive committee took note of receipt by
November 10, 2014, of some applications of national
associations confirming their desire to host the
2015 competition on the dates agreed. These
applications are currently under review and the
executive committee will finalise the selection of the
successful national association shortly and confirm
the place and date of the draw of the final
tournament at the same time.
"Following the refusal of the Moroccan party, the
Executive Committee has decided that the national
team of Morocco is automatically disqualified and
will not take part in the 30th edition of the Africa Cup
of Nations in 2015."


www.goal.com/en-gb/news/4961/international-football/2014/11/11/6042721/morocco-pulls-out-of-hosting-africa-cup-of-nations

Following a presidential intervention by the
president of the federal republic of Nigeria,
Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, Stephen Keshi
returned to the helms as Super Eagles Coach in time
for the two remaining Africa Cup of Nations
Qualifiers
The 52 year-old already stormed into action with
the invitation of 25 players for the do-or-die
clashes in November against Red Devils of Congo
and Bafana Bafana of South Africa
The new squad features home based debutant,
Nasarawa United midfielder Tony Edjomari.
amongst other home based players; Solomon
Kwambe , Emem Eduok. Sunday Emmanuel and
Hope Akpan and Aaron Samuel make a return to the
team
Villareal striker Ike Uche makes a return to the
team after a two year absence, the 'Much-
respected' player had been snubbed by the coach in
the previous four AFCON qualifying games
Regulars like Vincent Enyeama , Godfrey Oboabona,
Elderson Echiejile ; midfielders Ogenyi Onazi and
Mikel Obi , and forwards Ahmed Musa , Emmanuel
Emenike and Babatunde Michael are also invited to
meet up with the rest of the team at the Bolton
White Apartments November 9.
FULL LIST
Goalkeepers
Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Austin Ejide
(Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Chigozie Agbim
(Gombe United, Nigeria)
Defenders
Elderson Echiejile (Monaco FC, France); Juwon
Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel); Efe Ambrose (Celtic
FC, Scotland); Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars,
Nigeria); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey);
Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough FC, England);
Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria)
Midfielders
John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Ogenyi Onazi
(SS Lazio, Italy); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England);
Raheem Lawal (Eskisehirspor FC, Turkey);
Omatsone Aluko (Hull City, England); Tony Edjomari
(Nasarawa United, Nigeria)
Forwards
Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel
Emenike (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Gbolahan Salami
(Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Osaguona Ighodaro (Enugu
Rangers, Nigeria); Ikechukwu Uche (Villareal FC,
Spain); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R&F, China);
Sunday Emmanuel (SV Scholz Grodig, Austria);
Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine): Emem
Eduok (Dolphins FC, Nigeria)

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Oct 26, 2014 23:32:00
The tragic incident took place on Sunday evening,
ending the life of a much-loved and respected
national team shot-stopper
South Africa and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and
captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead on Sunday in
Vosloorus, South Africa.
The exact details of the incident are yet to transpire,
but the South African Police Service (SAPS) have
provided confirmation of the South African
international's tragic death.
The 27-year-old was declared dead upon arrival at
hospital, according to the authorities, who appealed
for calm as people rushed to the hospital and the
house where he was shot to grieve and pay their
respects.
MEYIWA STATEMENT: The @Orlando_Pirates
family has learned with sadness of the
untimely death of our number 1 keeper &
captain Senzo Meyiwa.
— Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates)
October 26, 2014
MEYIWA STATEMENT: "This is a sad loss to
Senzo's family especially his children, to
Orlando Pirates & the nation", said Chairman
Dr Khoza.
— Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates)
October 26, 2014
MEYIWA STATEMENT: This statement is being
issued whilst Club officials are up & about
dealing with matters arising from the
unsettling news
— Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates)
October 26, 2014
The Orlando Pirates star was in action as recently
as Saturday, in his side's 4-1 win over Ajax Cape
Town in the quarter-final of the Telekom Knockout
tournament.
Meyiwa captained Bafana during the recent 2015
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against
Congo, Nigeria and Sudan, taking over the skipper's
armband in the absence of Kaizer Chiefs' Itumeleng
Khune.
Meyiwa's contribution to the national team has been
immense in the Afcon qualifiers, with Bafana yet to
concede a goal after four games while topping their
table ahead of Sudan, defending champions Nigeria
and Congo.

Pirates Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza tweeted, "This is a
sad loss to Senzo's family especially his children, to
Orlando Pirates & the nation."
The club have announced that they will hold a press
conference on Monday.


www.goal.com/en/news/1659/south-africa/2014/10/26/5519311/south-africa-goalkeeper-senzo-meyiwa-shot-dead