The African Nations Cup finals are scheduled to take place in Morocco as from 17 January 2015, but the Ebola epidemic in West Africa has raised serious doubts about whether the venue should not be changed !
At present FIFA organisational rules do not provide "reserve venues" when a Host Nation is chosen to organise the finals of an international competition. Has FIFA or its President Sepp Blatter given its "best advice" on the Ebola risks ?
The risks are really much larger than just the African Nations Cup. This the World Health Organisation (WHO) has made clear by publishing the names of 15 countries which should be avoided.
Many footballers participating in the African Nations Cup are attached to (the property of !) clubs in Europe or other parts of the World. Who will reimburse the clubs if a player is infected by the Ebola germ ?
To be really realistic, all Sportsmen worldwide should be protected against the Ebola risk being spread by African competitors ! If Sportsmen transgress common sense "instructions" just for fame or money, they should be placed in quarantine !
Will FIFA lead the way ? Will WHO or UNO be the first to act ? Debates are not necessary, just a little bit of common sense is required !
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