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Bid requirements get steeper

Prized possession: Hosting the AFCON finals requires a substantial budget PIC: CITISPORTSONLINE.COM
Prized possession: Hosting the AFCON finals requires a substantial budget PIC: CITISPORTSONLINE.COM

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) CEO, Tuelo Serufho this week painted a gloomy picture when he spoke about the requirements for co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Serufho, addressing journalists, indicated Botswana will need at least five stadiums that meet CAF requirements, while neighbours, Namibia have to provide three quality facilities.

Last year, the two countries announced a joint bid for the 2027 tournament. The initial projection was that Botswana and Namibia needed six stadiums, with one that has a 40,000 capacity.

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