Morocco Faces Joint Southern African Bid for AFCON 2028 Hosting Rights

T.E (Elbotola)

19 May 2026at14:24

The bids for hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have entered the decisive stage, following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) announcement that it has received several official bids to host the next edition of the continental showpiece.

According to circulating reports, a joint bid led by South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, under the umbrella of the COSAFA (Council of Southern Africa Football Associations) union, stands out among the prominent candidates. This bid proposes distributing the tournament matches among the four countries, with South Africa being allocated the largest share of games.

Meanwhile, Morocco's bid also features prominently among the strong contenders to host the 2028 edition, alongside Ethiopia, which has officially announced its entry into the hosting race.

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football is expected to decide on the identity of the host country during an upcoming meeting, following a thorough review of the submitted bids and an evaluation of their organizational readiness.

Q&A

What are the main bids for hosting AFCON 2028?

The main bids for hosting AFCON 2028 include a prominent joint Southern African bid led by South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Morocco has also submitted a strong bid, alongside Ethiopia, which has officially entered the race.

How is the joint Southern African bid structured for AFCON 2028?

The joint Southern African bid for AFCON 2028 proposes distributing tournament matches among the four participating countries. South Africa is expected to host the largest share of games, with Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe also contributing to the event.

When will the host country for AFCON 2028 be decided?

The host country for AFCON 2028 is expected to be decided during an upcoming meeting of the Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee. This decision will follow a thorough review and evaluation of all submitted bids and their organizational readiness.

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