Government distances itself from Afcon 2028 hosting bid
The government has denied reports linking the country to a proposed multination bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). In January this year, South African minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie announced plans to submit a joint bid involving South Africa, Namibia and Botswana as part of a broader initiative […] The post Government distances itself from Afcon 2028 hosting bid appeared first on The Namibian .
The government has denied reports linking the country to a proposed multination bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). In January this year, South African minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie announced plans to submit a joint bid involving South Africa, Namibia and Botswana as part of a broader initiative aimed at attracting major sporting events and stimulating regional economic growth. At the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) elective congress held in May, Cosafa president Tariq Babitseng confirmed that the region’s bid to host the tournament had been submitted and he expressed optimism about securing the hosting rights.
“We submitted our bid on time to host the tournament in southern Africa,” Babitseng told reporters in Harare, where he was elected president of Cosafa. Approached for comment Gerard Vries, the executive director of sport, however, clarified that the government has not authorised the Namibia Football Association or any representatives to participate in or submit a bid to host the 2028 Afcon tournament.
