By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Prompt News Online reports.
The announcement was made on CAF’s official website, inviting all 54 member associations to submit bids to host the continent’s flagship football tournament.
The next edition of the competition, AFCON 2027, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July 2027.
CAF stated that the bidding framework was developed with the support of its independent expert adviser, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), alongside its technical, financial and external legal advisers, to ensure a transparent and robust selection process.
Widely regarded as Africa’s premier sporting event, the Africa Cup of Nations continues to enjoy immense global appeal.
According to CAF, the tournament attracts more than 3.2 billion television viewers and generates over six billion digital views worldwide, underlining its status as one of the biggest sporting events on the global calendar.
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