BNOC seals deal with Namibia

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the ongoing Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. However, the partnership comes against the backdrop of Namibia's withdrawal from a joint agreement with Botswana to bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), just a day before the deadline for submitting expressions of interest.

In 2022, the two countries had signed an agreement under the BONA2027 bid, based on a 60-40 financing arrangement covering both the costs and proceeds of hosting the tournament.