Botswana goes ahead with solo bid

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Despite Namibia's last-minute withdrawal from the joint 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid, Botswana had decided to go solo after putting its name forward for consideration.

CAF confirmed today that it has received a declaration of interest from six countries in the bidding process to select the host nation for the 2027 tournament.

"At the expiry of the deadline set by the administration, CAF recorded four bids from six countries.

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Botswana goes ahead with solo bid

Despite Namibia's last-minute withdrawal from the joint 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid, Botswana had decided to go solo after putting its name forward for consideration.

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