CAF reopens bidding process for future AFCON editions

The Confederation of African Football has officially reopened the bidding window for hosting the 2028, 2031, and 2033 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Following adjustments to the competition's schedule, all 54 member associations are now eligible to apply, including those who did not participate in the previous process. The new guidelines permit joint bids and applications for multiple editions simultaneously, while previously submitted expressions of interest remain valid. Host nations must meet strict criteria concerning sports facilities, transport, hospitality, and security. Interested federations have until November 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM (Cairo time) to submit their declarations, with the final deadline for complete bid submissions set for December 8, 2026.