Awaiting Senegal.. Three-way alliance officially qualifies to host the Africa Cup of Nations
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. This marks the first official candidacy for the tournament, reflecting a collaborative effort by the Alliance of Sahel States.
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Hosting major continental sporting events is a significant geopolitical and economic milestone for the participating nations.
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations finals, the Niger Football Federation has confirmed. The trio become the first officially declared candidate to stage the continental showpiece in six years' time.
According to the federation's statement, CAF have given final approval to the three countries' expression of interest. The bid answers the call launched at the beginning of July, when African football's governing body invited candidates for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions.
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