The race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations is taking form, with three official bids on the desk from Ethiopia, Morocco and a joint South Africa-Botswana proposal.
The Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) has confirmed receiving the three bids, with Ethiopia in search of to host the continental showpiece for the primary time since 1976.
Ethiopia has hosted the AFCON thrice, in 1962, 1968 and 1976, and is backing its newest bid with ongoing investments in sports activities infrastructure.
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Nevertheless, Ethiopia’s bid may face questions over the supply of CAF-approved stadiums. The nation had just one stadium authorized by CAF to be used final season, though building is underway on a brand new worldwide stadium and sports activities advanced in Addis Ababa.
Morocco, which hosted the latest AFCON, can be within the working. The nation’s fashionable stadiums, transport community and expertise of internet hosting main worldwide sporting occasions may make it a powerful contender.
The third proposal is a joint bid from South Africa and Botswana. South Africa has hosted the AFCON twice, in 1996 and 2013, whereas Botswana would stage the event for the primary time if the bid is profitable.
The 2028 version would be the first AFCON performed below CAF’s new four-year cycle, following the 2027 event, which might be collectively hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Past 2028, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 version, whereas CAF can be inviting bids for the 2036 event.
CAF will now assess the proposals earlier than choosing the host or co-hosts for the 2028 AFCON.
