by David Cyril

 

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON ) qualifier match scheduled for Nigeria Vs Rwanda to hold in Calabar on September 6, 2015, has been declined by the Rwanda team in fear of Ebola.

In a letter written to the African football governing body, FERWAFA’s president, Vincent Nzamwita, said the change in the game’s venue would allay the fear of contracting Ebola.

“We wrote a letter to CAF for their advice on the situation in Nigeria. We’re waiting to see if they can change the game’s venue, because it (Ebola) is a big worry,” Nzamwita later told journalists.

He added that the federation was also getting direction from the government of Rwanda.

“If the government decides that the team does not travel, then we shall respect that,” Nzamwita said.

Over 1000 people have died since the outbreak of the deadly virus, the fear has prompted so many charges in travel policies all over the world.

With the virus affecting Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea and Sierra leone, CAF has now ordered Sierra Leone and Guinea to move their opening AFCON qualifiers to neutral venues due to the situation.