CAF Opens Bidding Process for AFCON 2028, 2031, and 2033

The Confederation of African Football has opened the bidding window to host the Africa Cup of Nations for the 2028, 2031, and 2033 editions. This update follows the executive committee's decision to revert to a biennial tournament schedule and to align with the 2030 World Cup timeline. All national football associations, including those that have not previously submitted bids, are eligible to participate. The deadline to submit declarations of interest is November 17, 2026, followed by a deadline of December 8 for the submission of full bidding documents. The organization has emphasized that the selection process will be conducted with transparency and equal opportunities for all interested parties.