AFCON stadia upgrade need P10bn

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Botswana will need to spend nearly $750 million (approx. P10 billion) for stadia upgrades if the country wins the right to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

The country’s authorities submitted a 569-page bid book to CAF last month, which indicates a cost of $743 million is required for the refurbishment of existing and construction of new stadiums.

The overall budget for the tournament is contained in the bid book but is blurred on the electronic copy made available to Mmegi.

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AFCON stadia upgrade need P10bn

Botswana will need to spend nearly $750 million (approx. P10 billion) for stadia upgrades if the country wins the right to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

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