diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b8feaf5..872cf11 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ It works with the following nginx-roles, including, but not limited to:
 **NOTE: This role does not work with nginx 1.0.15 or older! Please use the latest version from the official nginx repositories!**
 ## Requirements
 
-* Ansible >= 1.9
+* Ansible >= 2.5
 
 ## Role Variables
 
diff --git a/meta/main.yml b/meta/main.yml
index a6beea0..7a8f1f0 100644
--- a/meta/main.yml
+++ b/meta/main.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ galaxy_info:
   description: 'This Ansible role provides secure nginx configurations. http://dev-sec.io/'
   company: Hardening Framework Team
   license: Apache License 2.0
-  min_ansible_version: '1.9'
+  min_ansible_version: '2.5'
   platforms:
     - name: EL
       versions: