CAF meets to discuss AFCON bids

Obed Itani Chilume Stadium
Obed Itani Chilume Stadium

The CAF executive committee will convene a virtual meeting tomorrow to, amongst others, receive a report from the Independent Assessment Committee concerning the bids for hosting the 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

A three-member committee conducted an assessment of Botswana's preparedness to host the 2027 AFCON finals last month. The decision regarding the host nations for the 2025 and 2027 finals remains uncertain, although an announcement is expected later this month.

Botswana competes with a joint bid from Nigeria and Benin, as well as bids from Senegal, Algeria, and a collaborative endeavour from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to host the 2027 competition.

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