Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Launch Joint Bid to Host AFCON 2032
The Alliance of Sahel States, consisting of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has initiated a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The countries view this as a way to foster regional cooperation despite ongoing security challenges.
Why it matters
This bid highlights the political ambitions of the military-led Sahel alliance to gain international legitimacy and regional influence through major sporting events.
<span style="font-weight: 400">Rabat - Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have officially taken the first step toward a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) under the banner of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The football federations of the three countries </span><a href="https://apanews.net/caf-acknowledges-sahel-trios-interest-to-host-afcon-2032/"><span style="font-weight: 400">held a working meeting</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> with CAF President Patrice Motsepe in New York on Saturday to discuss a joint candidacy for the continental tournament, </span><a href="https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1B6RSxSXxk/"><span style="font-weight: 400">according to</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> a statement released Tuesday by the Malian Football Federation.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The federation described the meeting as "a decisive step" in the bidding process, allowing the three member associations to move forward with the procedures required by CAF's regulations for the hosting rights of AFCON 2032.</span>
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