Southern Africa Nations Line Up Joint Bid for 2028 AFCON Hosting Rights
Countries under the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations are reportedly preparing a combined bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
The proposed bid brings together South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in a regional partnership aimed at securing the hosting rights for Africa’s biggest football tournament.
Under the current plan, South Africa is expected to take the lead role as the main host, staging the bulk of the matches, while Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia would each host selected fixtures across the competition.
The joint approach reflects a growing global trend where major tournaments are shared across multiple nations, helping to reduce infrastructure pressure while promoting regional cooperation and development.
If approved, the bid would mark a historic moment for Southern African football, giving the region a chance to jointly stage a continental championship and potentially boost sporting infrastructure, tourism, and economic activity across the participating countries.
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