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Botswana, Namibia have only one CAF approved stadium

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Obed Otani Chilume Stadium ....Pic Keoagile Bonang

It might sound odd, strange or savage but it’s true. Botswana and Namibia, bidding to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, have only one CAF approved stadium.

The rest have been condemned by the continent’s soccer governing body. The consolation is that this could be reversed with proper repair works to the concerned facilities.

The sorry state of some facilities in both countries might not be the be-all and end-all of the bid, but is a worrying indicator of the tough road ahead in the quest to convince CAF to give Botswana and Namibia the rights to organise the 2027 finals.

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