The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has written the Confederation of African Football (CAF), requesting the change of venue of its final qualification match against DR Congo because of concerns over the Ebola epidemic. According to a release from the FA, it is troubled by the current Ebola situation in DR Congo, which is reaching alarming proportions, thereby reminding it of their ugly past with the disease. According to the FA, CAF Secretary General Amr Fahmy responded, promising a “follow-up” would be conducted by CAF. The outbreak, the second worst in history, is believed to have killed 587 people in a region beset by violence and poverty, media reports say. With no further feedback from CAF concerning the change of the match venue, the national team is expected to depart the country on Tuesday, March 19.

Source: Daily Observer March 18, 2019 02:15 UTC