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Ethiopia government seems to have made up their mind on hosting the Afcon 2017 with a firm commitement made by Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen after a meeting with CAF President Issa Hayatou.

The confirmation comes at an important time as Ethiopia football federation (EFF) Prepares its bid ahead of the September 30th deadline.

CAF President Issa Hayatou met both Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and his Deputy Mekonnen on Friday in Addis Ababa.

” Ethiopia has the capacity to host the Africa Cup of Nations and is ready to discharge any responsibility regarding this great football tournament. Ethiopia is undertaking activities which will enable it host the Africa Cup of Nations through partnership with the football federation and its important our discussions with Hayatou revolved around supporting the growth of Ethiopian football which has been on a high”Demeke Said

On his part President Issa Hayatou said CAF would be happy to give Ethiopia the chance to host the Cup, as long as  it  all  meets the preconditions at the same time lauding the Ethiopian government commitement towards the 2017 bid.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com