Gabon have been named hosts of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2017).
They beat Ghana and and Algeria to the hosting rights of the 31st edition of the competition.
CAF President Issa Hayatou announced the winner Wednesday, following votes by the CAF Executive Committee.
Delegations of the bidding countries presented their bids to the CAF Executive Committee.
Gabon co-hosted the 2012 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations with neighbours, Equatorial Guinea.
