The Confederation of African Football (CAF) opens a call for bids for member associations to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, 2032 and 2036. Multiple reports say CAF invites its 54 member associations to submit bids through a process announced on its official channels. The announcements indicate that CAF is moving toward selecting future host countries for the continent’s flagship men’s football tournament well in advance.
Both outlets report that CAF’s invitation is part of a transparent selection procedure, and that the bidding window is for three separate tournament editions: AFCON 2028, AFCON 2032 and AFCON 2036. The reports do not specify any shortlisted countries, dates for submission deadlines, or details on bid criteria, citing only that the bidding invitation has been issued.
CAF’s decision means member associations can begin preparing to compete for hosting rights across the three future tournaments, with CAF scheduled to evaluate the bids and choose host nations later in the process.
