Gabane picked for 2027 AFCON

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World-class: An artistic impression of the 40,000-seater Motlhaba Stadium to be built in Gabane if the bid succeeds

Gabane has emerged as a surprise choice to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Part of Greater Gaborone, Gabane joins the capital city, Lobatse, Francistown, Maun and Kasane as the preferred hosts should Botswana win the right to host the 2027 tournament.

The information is contained in the bid book Botswana submitted to CAF last month. A 40,000 seater, tentatively named Motlhaba will be built in Gabane, while a facility with a similar carrying capacity, called Letswai is earmarked for Maun.

The other new stadium, Tlatlana will be built in Kasane, with a seating capacity of 15,000 while the National Stadium in Gaborone, the Lobatse Sports Complex, and Obed Itani Chilume in Francistown will undergo refurbishments.

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