Due to fear of Ebola virus, Star footballer Alex Song says Africa Cup of Nations should be scrapped

Alex Song has called for January’s Africa Cup of Nations to be scrapped because of the Ebola virus.The Cameroon star also said football’s high-profile African stars must help those affected.Song said: “If calling it off is the way to stop the spread of the virus then we have to do it. When you watch the TV you don’t know where it is going next.”

Morocco withdraws as host of the 2015 African Nations Cup due to fears over the spread of the Ebola virus

Cape Town – Morocco have withdrawn its rights as hosts of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations due to fears over the spread of the Ebola virus that has hit the West African region.The news come a day after round four of qualifiers were played, with Algeria and Cameroon confirmed as the first two nations to secure their place at next year’s tournament.According to reports, Morocco are prepared to deal with any consequences that their decision to pull out as the 2015 AFCON hosts may have.