The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Friday that Equatorial Guinea will be the host of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2015.
In a press statement the CAF said that the announcement came after a meeting between President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo with the President of CAF Issa Hayatou.
Following fraternal and fruitful discussions, the Head of State of Equatorial Guinea has agreed to host the tournament from January 17 to February 8, 2015.
"Therefore, the Executive Committee of CAF confirms that the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2015 will be held in Equatorial Guinea on the dates agreed, and the national team of Equatorial Guinea is qualified for the final tournament as a representative of the country host," reads the statement.
It noted that the four cities selected for the finals are Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and Ebebiyin. The draw for the finals will take place Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Source: KUNA