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.
Libya were stripped of the right to host the continent’s showpiece tournament in August as ongoing fighting in the country delayed plans to build new stadiums for the 16-team finals. The north African nation was originally scheduled to hold the Nations Cup in 2013 but, because of the unrest, swapped with 2017 hosts South Africa.
CAF has confirmed that the countries below have all met the deadline to submit their plans for the tournament and confirm their interest in hosting it.
1. Algeria – Hosted in 1990.
2. Egypt – Hosted in 1974, 1986 and 2006
3. Gabon – Co-hosted in 2012
