AES Countries Jointly Bid to Host AFCON 2032
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has validated the interest of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—to jointly bid for the hosting rights...
- The AES nations are positioning themselves as a collective bloc to meet the infrastructure and logistical requirements set by CAF for the 2032 edition, as detailed by africaradio.com.
- According to APAnews, CAF has officially acknowledged the interest of the AES bloc in hosting the 2032 tournament.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has validated the interest of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—to jointly bid for the hosting rights of the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This joint candidacy marks a coordinated effort by the three nations to organize the continental tournament together, according to reports from DW.com and APAnews.
The AES nations are positioning themselves as a collective bloc to meet the infrastructure and logistical requirements set by CAF for the 2032 edition, as detailed by africaradio.com.
AES Joint Bid for CAN 2032
According to APAnews, CAF has officially acknowledged the interest of the AES bloc in hosting the 2032 tournament.
Competing Bids and Regional Interest
Sport News Africa reports that Libya has officially submitted its candidacy to organize the CAN, signaling a return to the international sporting stage for the North African nation.
These developments occur as the continent prepares for upcoming editions. According to pressafrik.com, Egypt is preparing to host the 2028 edition, which is noted as the final biennial edition of the tournament.