CAF Opens Bidding For 2028, 2031, 2033 AFCON Hosting Rights

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the process for selecting hosts of the 2028, 2031 and 2033 Africa Cup of Nations, inviting its member associations to bid for any of the three editions.

CAF’s decision follows its abandonment of an earlier proposal to change the continental tournament from a two-year cycle to a four-year cycle.

The governing body has notified all 54 member associations that declarations of intent are due by next Tuesday, while complete bid submissions—including government guarantees—must be filed by December 8.

For the 2028 edition, CAF had already received interest from Ethiopia, Morocco, and a joint bid involving Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17.