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Tour of duty: CAF officials inspecting the Lobatse Sports Complex. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana’s ambitious bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been gaining momentum in recent months, culminating in a comprehensive inspection by a delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) last week.

Led by Ashford Mamelodi, the bid committee extended a warm welcome to the three-member inspection team representing Africa’s football governing body. The delegation arrived in a phased manner, with the initial two members touching down in Gaborone on Thursday of last week, followed by the third official on Friday.

Subsequently, the team journeyed to Francistown and Kasane on Friday, conducting thorough evaluations in Gaborone and Lobatse the following day.

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