Countries within the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations region are preparing a united front in the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, with South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia pushing for a landmark combined bid for the continent’s biggest football tournament.
The proposed bid would see South Africa take the lead role in staging the competition, with the country expected to host the majority of matches due to its established infrastructure and experience in organizing major international events. Meanwhile, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia would host selected fixtures as part of a regional partnership designed to strengthen Southern Africa’s chances of securing the tournament.
The move reflects growing ambition within the COSAFA bloc to bring the Africa Cup of Nations back to Southern Africa for the first time since the 2013 edition, which was hosted by South Africa. The country also successfully staged the 2010 FIFA World Cup, widely regarded as one of Africa’s most successful global sporting events.
A joint bid would allow the four nations to share infrastructure responsibilities while promoting regional integration and economic benefits across Southern Africa. It would also follow a recent global trend of multinational tournament hosting, seen in competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship.
South Africa’s modern stadiums, transport systems and hospitality sector are expected to form the backbone of the proposal, while neighbouring countries could benefit from upgraded facilities and increased tourism exposure if the bid is approved.
The race for AFCON 2028 is expected to attract interest from several African nations, with the Confederation of African Football set to evaluate hosting proposals in the coming years.
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