AFCON bid could hit dead end
Friday, April 14, 2023 | 1420 Views |
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.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....