CAF is set to decide if Gabon will host AFCON 2017

The Confederation of African football meets this week for its annual congress and on the agenda is the 2017 cup of nations.

Till now, Gabon were the known hosts of the competition but talk of a possible plan B has arisen in the wake of political developments in the country. 

In about a month, (i.e. October 19) CAF will be expected to undertake the AFCON draw in the Gabonese capital, Libreville. The feasibility of that event could determine if Gabon will still host the African football showpiece.

Behind the scenes however, there is talk that the Issa Hayatou-led continental football governing body is preparing a plan B depending on how the political events in Gabon unfold in the coming days or months.

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