The African Football Confederation (CAF) on Wednesday denied "persistent rumours" that next year's Africa Cup of Nations will be moved from Gabon.
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Africa Cup of Nations won't be switched: CAF
Gabon is scheduled to host the event from January 14 to February 5, although the country is mired in political crisis.
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In a statement the CAF said its president Issa Hayatou had stressed many times that "there has never been any question of finding a substitute host nation".
The host cities are Libreville, Franceville, Port-Gentil and Oyem for what will be a test of Gabon's ability to stage a major event as President Ali Bongo confronts major unrest sparked by his August re-election.
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