Morocco will not host AFCON, CAF confirms

Morocco will not host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations because of its fears over the Ebola outbreak elsewhere on the continent, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed.

However, Caf did not announce a new venue for the tournament, due to take place from 17 January to 8 February.

It said it had had "some applications of national associations confirming their desire to host the competition".

Caf expelled Morocco, who would have qualified as hosts, from the finals.

Morocco had been given until Saturday to make a final decision on whether or not it would host the tournament.

It had asked to postpone the competition until 2016.

Caf's executive committee has taken note of applications from other nations to host the tournament, which are currently "under review".

It said it hoped to finalise its selection shortly.