CAF decides on Ghana's Afcon 2017 bid in April

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will announce in April this year if Ghana would be given the nod to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Six other nations including Algeria, Egypt, Gabon, Kenya, Sudan and Zimbabwe have also applied to host the tournament.

Nominations were opened on August 23, 2014, following the withdrawal of Libya, original host of the 31st edition of the Nations Cup.

According to a statement from CAF, the host country will be decided by the CAF Executive Committee during one of its sessions in April 2015.

Due to the limited time frame for the organisation of the 2017 continental showpiece, the committee in taking a decision will focus on the host with acceptable infrastructure and facilities required such as stadia, training grounds, accommodation and communications.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Mahama Ayariga has earlier indicated that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) was lobbying and that he was hopeful Ghana would be given the nod ahead of the other nations.