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| Guinea’s Abdoul Razzagui Camara challenges Mali’s Modibo Maiga for the ball during their African Nations Cup Group D match at Franceville Stadium, South Africa on January 24, 2012. [PHOTO: REUTERS] |
Seven countries have put forward bids to host the 2017 African Nations Cup as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) seeks a replacement for Libya.
CAF confirmed on Tuesday that Algeria, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Sudan and Zimbabwe all met the Sept. 30 deadline to submit their plans for the tournament and confirm their interest in hosting it.
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