Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso bid to host AFCON 2032
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The three nations, currently governed by military juntas, are working with the Confederation of African Football to meet infrastructure and regulatory requirements.
Why it matters
The bid highlights the political ambitions of the Alliance of Sahel States to gain international legitimacy and regional influence through major sporting events.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – three countries led by military governments – are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Malian Football Federation said in a statement that officials met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Saturday in New York "with a view to a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations".
The three neighbours and allies within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are led by post-coup juntas and grappling with insecurity amid deadly attacks from jihadist groups which have killed thousands.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in