NFA’s Afcon dream hinges on Govt backing

The Namibian Football Association’s (NFA) hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) depend on the government’s formal commitment to the bid.

NFA secretary general Mabos Vries last Wednesday said the government’s commitment includes making sure that the football stadiums are ready by 2028.

“We are engaging the government to give us a go-ahead. Without the government’s support, there’s no way that we can start implementing our intentions,” he said.

This comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) invited Namibia to join a regional bid to co-host the 2028 Afcon.