South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe launch a joint bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, aiming to end a long regional gap since the tournament last took place in the broader area covered by the Confederation of African Football’s southern region. The proposal is confirmed by Cosafa president Tariq Babitseng, who says the three countries have joined forces as part of the effort to secure hosting rights. The reporting describes the move as a coordinated bid intended to strengthen their chances of winning the tournament and bringing the flagship competition back to Southern Africa after an extended wait of about 15 years for the region to host AFCON. The Botswana Football Association president Tariq Babitseng is also cited as a key figure confirming the joint submission. Overall, the sources agree that the bid is a multi-country initiative led through COSAFA and national football associations, and that it is specifically aimed at securing the 2028 AFCON tournament for the three participating countries.
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe submit joint bid for AFCON 2028
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe launch a joint bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, aiming to end a long regional gap since the tournament last took place in the broader area cov...
- South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe submit a joint bid to host AFCON 2028.
- COSAFA president Tariq Babitseng confirms the three-nation proposal.
- The bid is described as an effort to bring AFCON back to Southern Africa.
- Sources say the region has waited about 15 years to host AFCON.
- The initiative involves COSAFA and participating national football associations.
IOL Southern Africa has taken a major step towards bringing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) back to the region after South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 tournament. Cosafa and Botswana Football Association president Tariq Babitseng confirmed that the three nations have joined forces in an attempt to secure hosting rights […] The post South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe launch joint bid to bring AFCON 2028 south appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.
3 hours agoCosafa president Tariq Babitseng confirms a three-nation proposal aimed at ending the region's 15-year wait to host Africa's flagship tournament.
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