The Confederation of African Football (CAF) under the leadership of Patrice Motsepe, has agreed to the joint hosting bid submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The unanimous agreement was reached after a successful meeting between the CAF president and the presidents of the football federations of the three countries.
This joint bid is being spearheaded by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger seeking to stage Africa’s biggest football tournament together for the first time in history.
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CAF applauded the three nations for their collective ambition and commitment to strengthening regional cooperation through football, describing the initiative as a significant step towards promoting unity and development across the continent.
The acceptance of the declaration of interest marks the beginning of the bidding process, with the three countries expected to continue working with CAF to meet the requirements for hosting the 2032 AFCON.
If a successful bid occur; Africans will be the finest and encouraging soccer hub which promotes individual talents; skills as well as national teams development in the globe.
