Botswana Exits 2028 AFCON Bid with South Africa, Zimbabwe
Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision was influenced by the government's refusal to provide the necessary financial guarantee for the bid, as reported by Botswana newspaper Mmegi and Morocco World News.
The government cited financial constraints and indicated that hosting the tournament is not a current priority. Consequently, Botswana failed to submit the required bidding documents by the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) deadline of September 14, 2026.
The Botswana Football Association had previously contended that the financial guarantee was not mandatory at the initial bidding stage. Botswana's withdrawal signifies a setback in its aspirations to host major football tournaments, having previously expressed interest in hosting the 2027 AFCON before it was awarded to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
South Africa and Zimbabwe will now proceed with their bid without Botswana.
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