Asian country wants to host AFCON 2015

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OSABERIMA 9 years ago

Ivory Coast or Bourkina Faso?

Ivory Coast or Bourkina Faso?
Kwabena 9 years ago

....or Togo?

....or Togo?
OSEI TAWIAH 9 years ago

You all got it wrong? None of these countries is 2 hours from Ghana. Cote D'Ivoire, Bourkina and Togo are all a stone throw from Ghana. The only country in Africa which is 2 hours from Ghana and capable of hosting the event i ...
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You all got it wrong? None of these countries is 2 hours from Ghana. Cote D'Ivoire, Bourkina and Togo are all a stone throw from Ghana. The only country in Africa which is 2 hours from Ghana and capable of hosting the event is Nigeria.
SARPONG 9 years ago

Osei, it looks like Nigeria has the facilities to host the game on short notice but Nigeria is not two hours drive from Ghana. It takes 45 minutes to fly from Lagos to Accra, the same time it takes to fly from Dallas to Houst ...
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Osei, it looks like Nigeria has the facilities to host the game on short notice but Nigeria is not two hours drive from Ghana. It takes 45 minutes to fly from Lagos to Accra, the same time it takes to fly from Dallas to Houston, Texas, a 245 miles drive on the good roads of Texas takes at least 3 and half hours driving within the mileage limit.

I bet it will take eight hours to drive from Accra to Lagos. I don't think . More likely Togo, not Burkina Faso with the turmoil going on. I think it is more likely Nigeria which is on the verge of being eliminated from the competition and the only way for it to make it is to host the game.

I just think Hayatou did not guess right how long it takes to drive from Ghana to Lagos.
K4 for life 9 years ago

So Issa Hayatou is not ready to avoid this AFCON. What kind of headstrong koraa is this. Ebola is a continent threat and instead of us containing it we are still thining of hosting it because of some booty we will enjoy. Aaah ...
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So Issa Hayatou is not ready to avoid this AFCON. What kind of headstrong koraa is this. Ebola is a continent threat and instead of us containing it we are still thining of hosting it because of some booty we will enjoy. Aaahba aden koraaa.
Macosa , Texas 9 years ago

Issa Hayatou must be made to host the AFCON 2015 in Cameroun since he has refused to postpone the tournament to prevent Ebola from spreading . He is a greedy bastard .

Issa Hayatou must be made to host the AFCON 2015 in Cameroun since he has refused to postpone the tournament to prevent Ebola from spreading . He is a greedy bastard .
Frank Agyena-afari 9 years ago

I have noted your name, and if I read your comments with regards to the new host and AFCON 2015, then I will address you as a BASTARD.Hypocrite

I have noted your name, and if I read your comments with regards to the new host and AFCON 2015, then I will address you as a BASTARD.Hypocrite
Boamah Gyamerah 9 years ago

Sarpong, Osei might be right with his deduction. The article says two hours drive from Ghana not from Accra or Ghana`s capital. This logically mathematically means it takes two hours to drive from the two nearest point in bot ...
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Sarpong, Osei might be right with his deduction. The article says two hours drive from Ghana not from Accra or Ghana`s capital. This logically mathematically means it takes two hours to drive from the two nearest point in both countries. In short the shortest distance by road between a town or village in Ghana and a town or village in Nigeria. All countries that fall within two hours by drive radius come into question and these are Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo, Bennin and probably Nigeria.
WHERE? 9 years ago

Aflao, Ghana, to Badagri, Nigeria, is 2 hours.

Aflao, Ghana, to Badagri, Nigeria, is 2 hours.
Photosy. 9 years ago

Sometimes people make statements without been straight. 2 hours from Ghana, what does it mean ? From the borders or from the States Capital City. Such a ridiculous statement from a Chief.

Sometimes people make statements without been straight. 2 hours from Ghana, what does it mean ? From the borders or from the States Capital City. Such a ridiculous statement from a Chief.
FOYOOSIS 9 years ago

From a logical point of view, two hrs away from Ghana as Alhaji Jawula said shouldn't be contradicted, because from Aflao to the nearest Nigerian town from Benin Repulic could be a two hrs driving distance.

And Nigeria, is ...
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From a logical point of view, two hrs away from Ghana as Alhaji Jawula said shouldn't be contradicted, because from Aflao to the nearest Nigerian town from Benin Repulic could be a two hrs driving distance.

And Nigeria, is the most favourable country to host the tournament but the question is, are they adequately prepared for the last-minute task?
OSEI TAWIAH 9 years ago

Sorry Sarps, Aflao to Badagry is not 8 hours it's only 2 hours drive. I travelled on that route for 5 years from 1980 to 1985. Togo is only 11 miles wide and Benin is only about 3 times the coastline of Togo.

Sorry Sarps, Aflao to Badagry is not 8 hours it's only 2 hours drive. I travelled on that route for 5 years from 1980 to 1985. Togo is only 11 miles wide and Benin is only about 3 times the coastline of Togo.
Macosa , Texas 9 years ago

I guess you are right Osei Tawiah . Nigeria is greedy so I will not be I will not be surprised at all . Besides they had the Ebola cases and they were able to contained it so they feel tough now .

I guess you are right Osei Tawiah . Nigeria is greedy so I will not be I will not be surprised at all . Besides they had the Ebola cases and they were able to contained it so they feel tough now .
Alhaji 9 years ago

Beware of BOKO HARAM ooooo Yooooo

Beware of BOKO HARAM ooooo Yooooo
Macosa , Texas 9 years ago

Ivory coast will never host it . Have forgotten they were the first to close their borders ? Burkina Faso will not be allowed to host due to the recent unrest in the country after the military take over .

Ivory coast will never host it . Have forgotten they were the first to close their borders ? Burkina Faso will not be allowed to host due to the recent unrest in the country after the military take over .
HAYATOU JR 9 years ago

NOT CLEAR.
FROM WHICH PART OF GHANA?

NOT CLEAR.
FROM WHICH PART OF GHANA?
AMERICO-GHANAIAN!! USA!!! 9 years ago

NIGERIA IS MORE THAN PREPARED!! THEY JUST HAVE TO KEEP BOKO HARAM AT BAY FOR THIS ONCE!!

NIGERIA IS MORE THAN PREPARED!! THEY JUST HAVE TO KEEP BOKO HARAM AT BAY FOR THIS ONCE!!
Hajj-Nima 9 years ago

BURKINA FASO... IVORY COAST OR TOGO...

BURKINA FASO... IVORY COAST OR TOGO...
Frank Agyena-afari 9 years ago

If CAF finally gets a new host, will you sit behind your TV and watch matches?.

If CAF finally gets a new host, will you sit behind your TV and watch matches?.
kejetia abrantie 9 years ago

so they are using this as a chance to take part!

so they are using this as a chance to take part!
NANA KUFUOR 9 years ago

I think the best solution is to host it in this Asian Country so that the ebola supporters cannot attend.

I think the best solution is to host it in this Asian Country so that the ebola supporters cannot attend.
fuck u be my name....fuck u ghanaweb 9 years ago

as a matter of fact u lack sense.how u say this?or y dey eat shit.the problem in Asia is bigger than Ebola or u don't know?

as a matter of fact u lack sense.how u say this?or y dey eat shit.the problem in Asia is bigger than Ebola or u don't know?
kwesi Prempeh Agogo 9 years ago

I listened to the interview the respected chief said two hour FLIGHT from Ghana. I heard it clearly.

I listened to the interview the respected chief said two hour FLIGHT from Ghana. I heard it clearly.
2015 9 years ago

Am not sure if the closest countries to Ghana takes 2 hrs and I know neither Buekina Faso nor Togo nor Cote d'ivoire will host the 2015 AFCON. It will take more than two hours to get to the country that will host this tournam ...
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Am not sure if the closest countries to Ghana takes 2 hrs and I know neither Buekina Faso nor Togo nor Cote d'ivoire will host the 2015 AFCON. It will take more than two hours to get to the country that will host this tournament. Bogus MND jawula, do your time caculation well.
EZEKIEL 9 years ago

Why is it that DESPITE the threat of Ebola flying around,we just can't CANCEL THE AFCON 2015??? What is so HOLY about it ?
During the 2nd World War, the Olympic games WERE SUSPENDED for a few years! Should we ALWAYS ACT like ...
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Why is it that DESPITE the threat of Ebola flying around,we just can't CANCEL THE AFCON 2015??? What is so HOLY about it ?
During the 2nd World War, the Olympic games WERE SUSPENDED for a few years! Should we ALWAYS ACT like MACHINES ?????
African Nations should rather CO-OPERATE and NOT ALLOW ANY FOREIGN POWER TO set up any experimental laboratories on our SOIL!
Benin 9 years ago

Benin!!!!!

Benin!!!!!
Daniel opoku 9 years ago

Hoooooo... My mother Africa.....from Ebola to Boko. Hhhhhmmm let's wait and see.

Hoooooo... My mother Africa.....from Ebola to Boko. Hhhhhmmm let's wait and see.
Joe Turkey 9 years ago

What the fuck is wrong with CAF? They are all just looking for their per diem and golden parachutes they can fly away with. To hell with the risk to anyone.

What the fuck is wrong with CAF? They are all just looking for their per diem and golden parachutes they can fly away with. To hell with the risk to anyone.
Amoah david 9 years ago

The tournament shd be postponed simple

The tournament shd be postponed simple
Simon Osei-Agyemang 9 years ago

In 2003, Fifa changed the venue for the Women's World Cup from China to the US because of SARS outbreak in China. Why can't you swallow your pride and do the right thing? Isn't prevention better than cure?

In 2003, Fifa changed the venue for the Women's World Cup from China to the US because of SARS outbreak in China. Why can't you swallow your pride and do the right thing? Isn't prevention better than cure?
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 9 years ago

Hey Guys: Maybe, this is one way to enhance and popularize African soccer to the rest of the world. It is just like "taking the show on the road."

The NFL is selling American football to European audience by playing regula ...
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Hey Guys: Maybe, this is one way to enhance and popularize African soccer to the rest of the world. It is just like "taking the show on the road."

The NFL is selling American football to European audience by playing regular league matches in England. It stated with just one game in a season. Now, it is five games. Pretty soon, half of the NFL games will be played in England and Germany.

Furthermore, maybe, we could invite a couple of non-African teams to participate to really create a new global tournament to rival the corrupt FIFA World Cup. After all,"Cup of Nations" sounds better than "World Cup."

Also, buga-buga AFCON is always more fun than the Euro Cup, or the Gold Cup or whatever they call that one in the Americas.

The question we must ask ourselves is whether, if it is an European country, or Canada, or United States, asking to host the AFCON because of ebola, would we turn it down?

Let them host it. Let's take the show on the road. It is AFCON ON TOUR.
fuck u be my name....fuck u ghanaweb 9 years ago

masa u the thing u write u no dey see the sense in it or wat.FIFA changed the venue from China to USA because it was world cup not Asian cup.this is Africa cup not world cup.logic,if ever u did it in school.

masa u the thing u write u no dey see the sense in it or wat.FIFA changed the venue from China to USA because it was world cup not Asian cup.this is Africa cup not world cup.logic,if ever u did it in school.
The Monitor, USA 9 years ago

You ought to be reasonable. Both Simon have good points.

I don't think the venue matters if all the teams are African. Kojo gave a good example of the NFL playing in Europe. Also, remember "The Rumble in the Jungle" when t ...
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You ought to be reasonable. Both Simon have good points.

I don't think the venue matters if all the teams are African. Kojo gave a good example of the NFL playing in Europe. Also, remember "The Rumble in the Jungle" when two Americans (Ali and Foreman)fought in Zaire for the WORLD heavy-weight title.

I also support his idea of using this chance to showcase African soccer outside the continent, or even creating another global tournament. Don't forget we also have CHAN.
kb 9 years ago

So CAF has an image it wants to protect? What image??

So CAF has an image it wants to protect? What image??
Samba 9 years ago

corruptions

corruptions
kofi 9 years ago

i suggest that they bring it to the uk.so that more african players will be marketable to the premier league.

i suggest that they bring it to the uk.so that more african players will be marketable to the premier league.
DD,USA 9 years ago

Why not hoste in Liberia, or guinea? Nkwaseasem

Why not hoste in Liberia, or guinea? Nkwaseasem
Macosa , Texas 9 years ago

You are right my brother , Nkwaseasem ampa . This idiot called Issa Hayatou is a greedy bastard . He must host the tournament in his home country Cameroun .

You are right my brother , Nkwaseasem ampa . This idiot called Issa Hayatou is a greedy bastard . He must host the tournament in his home country Cameroun .
Frank Agyena-afari 9 years ago

There is no sense in your rotten head. Stupid boy.

There is no sense in your rotten head. Stupid boy.
Kofi 9 years ago

Let Burkina Faso host it.

Let Burkina Faso host it.
Kofi 9 years ago

It will be good if Burkina Faso host so that we can have a convoy of buses going there to bring the cup to Ghana.

It will be good if Burkina Faso host so that we can have a convoy of buses going there to bring the cup to Ghana.
SAY WHAT? 9 years ago

You are desperate, somebody comes to your aid, and you say no because it's not good for your image,when you've been begging for 60 years when you claim to be independent?

What about the opportunity to market your game to t ...
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You are desperate, somebody comes to your aid, and you say no because it's not good for your image,when you've been begging for 60 years when you claim to be independent?

What about the opportunity to market your game to the Asians (Qataris)?

Bury your stupid, baseless pride and ACCEPT!

So many fools in African leadership!

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