The African Nations Football Cup finals are scheduled to be played in Morocco from 17 January to 8 February 2015.
The Moroccan Health Ministry has quite rightly raised the question whether it would not be wise to postpone these finals in view of the outbreak of EBOLA in Western Africa.
This Blog recently raised the problem that FIFA never chooses reserve venues when World Cup Hosts are elected ! (1) This is a flaw in the FIFA procedures which should be an example for all Football Federations.
The EBOLA epidemic and the warfares in the Middle East and Ukraine are unexpected problems which should nonetheless be covered by reserve venues !
The health of players and spectators is paramount and takes precedence over any financial considerations when deciding whether an event should take place.
(1) Read the article in this Blog entitled "FIFA World Cup Finals in danger ?"
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