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AFCON bid logo part of P61m fee

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Pressing ahead: Rakgare launching the AFCON 2027 bid logo PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC), Tumiso Rakgare has said South African consultants, Ruben Reddy Architects provided the logo for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals bid.

Rakgare, speaking at the official launch of the logo in Gaborone this week, said the cost of the logo design was included in the P61 million paid to the consultant for the compilation of the bid book.

The logo was designed by experts who were engaged by the consultant in South Africa. Rakgare said the logo showcases the heritage sites of Botswana that include the world-famous Okavango Delta. “The logo drew inspiration from among others one of UNESCO-listed world heritage sites, the ever-amazing Okavango Delta,” Rakgare said.

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AFCON bid logo part of P61m fee

The Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC), Tumiso Rakgare has said South African consultants, Ruben Reddy Architects provided the logo for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals bid.