Cameroon to learn 2019 AFCON hosting status as CAF meets today

Published on: 30 November 2018
Cameroon to learn 2019 AFCON hosting status as CAF meets today
Cameroonian President Paul Biya (centre) receives a gift from Caf President Ahmad Ahmad at the State House in Yaoundé on October 2, 2018. Looking on is Cameroonian soccer legend Samuel Eto'o.

Cameroon could be stripped off as hosts for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after a CAF Extraordinary Executive Committee meeting held in Accra on Friday, 30 November.

The Committee will take into consideration the report of inspection visits of the security committee from October 27 to November 1 as well as a report of the inspection visit from November 11-15.

In October, Caf President Ahmad Ahmad visited Yaounde for a meeting with Cameroon President Paul Biya.

At that time, a report by the last inspection team to Cameroon revealed ''a significant delay as far as the delivery of infrastructure is concerned.''

If Cameroon is denied the hosting rights, CAF will now give a one month window where countries interested in hosting the tournament will submit their official bids.

Morocco, who unsuccessfully bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, are likely to replace Cameroon as hosts.

Reports claim 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa,  are also interested.

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