{Reigning African Player of the Year Yaya Toure has accused Morocco of disrespecting the African people by refusing to stage next year\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations.}<\/p>\n
The North African country withdrew its rights to host the continental competing citing fears of the spreading deadly disease Ebola during the tournament.<\/p>\n
It was announced on Friday Equatorial Guinea would host next year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n
\u201cMorocco\u2019s decision is difficult to understand knowing that they are hosting the Fifa Club World Cup next month,\u201d Toure told France 24.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe health reason is not valid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Caf have banned Morocco from the tournament next year.<\/p>\n
Last month Caf wrote to Safa asking them if they can host the tournament but the Nasrec-based organisation turned down that offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfcon is a biggest tournament in Africa. Morocco ignored the disappointment of African people,\u201d Toure said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the Afcon was to be cancelled, it would be a huge disappointment for us players, for the fans and for the African continent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nigeria, Egypt and Gabon have been mentioned as possible hosts for next year\u2019s edition of the tournament.<\/p>\n
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