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The venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games has not been decided yet. CANDIDATE CITIES The cities that have confirmed that they will bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014 are: Abuja , Nigeria Yakubu Gowon called for all Nigerians to support the games for the "glory of Nigeria". He suggest Nigeria would be a prime location for the games because of its unity, Serenity , Topography and availability of standard sporting facilities. If Abuja is successful, it would be the first time the Games are held in Africa . Glasgow , Scotland Glasgow was announced as the the preferred candidate over Edinburgh (which hosted the Games in 1970 and 1986 , and hosted the inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games in 2000 ) following a Cost-benefit Analysis by the Scottish Executive . In April 2006 the Glaswegian Sunday Herald newspaper reported that Scott Logan, the Chief Executive of the Halifax bid, claimed that the " London Olympics ‘will harm Glasgow Commonwealth bid’" {Link without Title} . Halifax , Canada Halifax won the Canadian bid in an unanimous decision over York Region , Hamilton and Ottawa . Canada last hosted the Games in 1994 in Victoria . Windhoek , Namibia The Namibian Government announced February 28 , 2006 that this city will be a great host because it would bring all of Namibia together. The whole city would be revamped with new venues being built. If Windhoek is successful, it would be the first time the games were held in Africa. Adelaide , Australia Some sources speculate that the South Australian Government will announce their intention to bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games immediately following the games in Melbourne . Pending Other cities considering putting in bids include:
ANNOUNCEMENT The bidding process begins in April, 2006 . The deadline for bids is in May, 2007 and the Games host is scheduled to be selected on November 9 , 2007 in Colombo, Sri Lanka . EXTERNAL LINKS
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