Egypt submits bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations!

Egypt wants to host the tournament.

Africa 12 July 2026 at 16:17

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Egypt submits bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations!

Egypt is said to be weighing a formal pitch for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, with the national football association already taking initial steps toward reviving the tournament on home soil.

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As cited by AhramOnline, board member Hamada El‑Sherbini confirmed over the weekend that the federation has entered active internal talks on the matter. He stressed that the country possesses both the facilities and the capacity to deliver a successful event, adding that senior state figures have pledged full institutional backing.

During our meetings, we were keen to discuss the possibility of hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. We are fully capable of staging the tournament, and we have outstanding infrastructure that would enable us to successfully host the competition, We are studying the matter very seriously, and the political leadership is committed to providing every possible form of support. Egypt has the capability to host both the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Futsal World Cup, but securing the hosting rights for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations is currently our top priority.

While Egypt views itself as fit to host larger global competitions as well, El‑Sherbini made it clear that securing AFCON 2028 currently stands as the overriding objective. The following edition, in 2027, is already set to be co‑hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.