Chair of AU Commission says AFCON can take place in January 2015 but under strict adherence to safety guidelines The Africa Union Commission says it is possible for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to organize the next edition of the AFCON tournament in January, despite concerns over likely spread of the Ebola disease. Hosts of the event, Morocco has asked CAF to postpone the games citing concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola virus disease. The continent’s football governing body, however, insists the date cannot be changed and has gone ahead to ask Ghana and South Africa to be on stand-by to host the games should Morocco pull out. Although South Africa has declined the request, Ghana is yet to respond to it. Speaking to Joy News’ Fred Smith in Accra Thursday, October 23, 2014, Chair of the AU Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said CAF can go ahead with the games in January, 2015 but under strict adherence to safety guidelines. “Our view is that if necessary precautions are taken it’s possible for the games to take place,” Dr. Zuma stated before embarking on a tour to the three most affected countries- Guniea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. She nevertheless stressed on the need to take seriously, precautions, proper information and screening of passengers at points of departures and arrivals, of persons travelling to participate in the games. “I think it’s possible to host the games with proper arrangements,” she added.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:59:24 +0000
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