AFCON bid could hit dead end

The Botswana and Namibia bid, dubbed BONA 2027, had gained traction in recent weeks with the conclusion of the facilities audit conducted by a South African company.

But in what could throw spanners in the works, CAF issued a notice to its member associations to express their interest in hosting the 2027 AFCON tournament and set a May 23 deadline. This is the date on which all prospective bidders should have submitted all the bid documents. The winning bid will be announced in September.