Algeria 'pulls out' of bid race as Morocco, Senegal tipped to win

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Algeria has reportedly pulled out of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid, amid reports Morocco will be awarded the rights to organise the 2025 tournament while Senegal will get the 2027 tournament, according to sources.

Nigeria and Benin's bid will reportedly get the 2029 tournament, although the CAF executive committee meets on Wednesday to decide only on the winners of the 2025 and 2027.

Botswana is bidding for the 2027 tournament, but media reports in Algeria indicate the process has been predetermined. As a result, reports in Algeria say the country has pulled out and will instead focus on consolidating its infrastructure development. Algeria accuses CAF of corruption as the outcome has already been decided.

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Algeria 'pulls out' of bid race as Morocco, Senegal tipped to win

Algeria has reportedly pulled out of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid, amid reports Morocco will be awarded the rights to organise the 2025 tournament while Senegal will get the 2027 tournament, according to sources.