Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama hopes the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations is cancelled to help stop the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

 

Enyeama said: "I really hope it doesn't happen. It is risky, in Africa everyone is hugging you and shaking your hand. But if Caf says it will happen I will play - if Nigeria qualify."

 

Moroccan officials are set to meet with CAF on 3 November to discuss their request to postpone the tournament. CAF has already approached South Africa, Ghana and up to five other countries about hosting the event should Morocco withdraw, BBC reports.

 

However, South Africa have said "it is impossible" for them to host the tournament, while Ghana have said they need to look into the cost of holding the event as well as the risks posed by Ebola.

 

CAF officials are scheduled to meet in Algiers on 2 November to discuss the situation regarding the tournament, which has never been postponed since its inaugural edition in 1957.