Botswana faces decisions on ‘difficult’ bid

A South African firm, Reuben Reddy Architects was tasked with auditing facilities in both Botswana and Namibia as the two countries prepare to launch an official bid for the 2027 AFCON finals.

However, sources said the route is fraught with challenges but the two nations are determined to soldier on. A third country joining the bid, possibly Zambia, has been mooted to lessen the burden as co-hosting will see Botswana required to build an additional two stadiums.