Soccer-Morocco rejects January Cup hosting over Ebola

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Soccer-Morocco rejects January Cup hosting over Ebola

(adds further quotes) * Morocco misses deadline to confirm hosting * Sports ministry says Ebola a "serious threat" By Aziz El Yaakoubi RABAT, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Morocco has refused to host January's African Nations Cup soccer finals amid fears over the spread of the Ebola virus, throwing the 2015 tournament into jeopardy on Saturday. The country, which had already said it wanted the 16-team event postponed, rejected an ultimatum set by the Confederation of African Football to confirm the hosting of the continental championship due to take place Jan. 17-Feb. 8. ...

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