Africa: Libya withdraws from hosting 2017 AFCON 2017, applications accepted through 30/09/2014

News Tank Football - Paris - News #24091 - Published on 26/08/14 at 12:50
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Libya will not host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2017, the CAF (Confederation of African Football) announced on 23/08/2014. Libya's "unstable security situation" was cited as its reason for withdrawal, according to CAF.

The 54 federations affiliated with CAF have until 30/09/2014 to submit applications to host AFCON 2017. "Considering the...

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