The final decision to host the 30th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations no longer resides in the domain of CAF, Ghana or South Africa, says the Ghanaian media.
"Ebola is not just a Liberian problem, Ebola is not a Sierra Leonean or a Guinean problem; it is not just a West African problem, Ebola is a problem of the world because it is a disease that knows no boundaries."Those were the words of Ghana President John Mahama when he addressed world leaders at the 69th UN General Assembly in New York a few weeks ago.
The irony that Ghana is now being asked to consider hosting the Afcon in January cannot be lost on President Mahama, who would have cautioned his Sports Minister Hon Ayariga that any decision on the tournament must be taken beyond an African football perspective but ultimately in Africa's wider best interests.
This is a perfect OPPORTUNITY
for Ghana to lead the clarion call for more support, logistics and more urgency in dealing with the Ebola menace.
for Ghana to lead the clarion call for more support, logistics and more urgency in dealing with the Ebola menace.
From all indications, the World Health Organisation's next updated REPORT on Ebola will determine which direction football in Africa will go for at least the next three months.
on Ebola will determine which direction football in Africa will go for at least the next three months.
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