Libya withdrawn from hosting the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017

Libya have withdrawn from hosting the Africa Cup of
Nations in 2017, citing the unstable security
situation in the country.
Initially due to host the tournament in 2013, Libya
were forced to pull out of staging it in 2011, due to
political upheaval.
South Africa were named as replacement hosts
following an agreement that Libya would put on the
2017 edition, which South Africa had originally been
due to host.
On Saturday, however, it was announced that Libya
would once again have to withdraw after officials
from the country met with Issa Hayatou, president
of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
A statement on CAF’s official website confirmed the
news and that the search for a replacement host
will now begin.
“The designation of the host for this competition will
be made according to the statutory provisions of
CAF, especially in conformity with articles 27 to 47
of the Regulations Governing the Application of CAF
Statutes,” the statement read.
“The CAF headquarters in Cairo will receive
applications until Tuesday September 30, 2014.
“In addition to the government guarantee, and
considering the limited time left for the organisation
of the 2017 edition, the CAF Executive Committee
will select a host country whose dossier guarantees
that accommodation, transportation and hotels
facilities, as well as training sites and stadiums
already exist.
“The designation of the host country will be made at
a meeting of the Executive Committee in 2015".