South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that the country is preparing a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Mozambique. ⚽🔥
South Africa last hosted the tournament in 2013, and McKenzie says the nation is fully ready to host again — with or without support from neighbouring countries.
“We are making a bid for the 2028 AFCON,” McKenzie said, adding that officials from the countries involved will meet in Zimbabwe on the 17th to inspect stadiums and decide on the final plan.
He stressed that organisers want confirmed, ready facilities rather than promises of future construction.
Interestingly, McKenzie also stated that there is currently “no appetite” for South Africa to bid for another FIFA World Cup.
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