CAF Reopens Bidding for AFCON 2028, 2031 and 2033 Hosting Rights
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reopened the bidding process for countries interested in hosting the 2028, 2031 and 2033 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The decision follows CAF’s move to return the competition to a two-year cycle, giving all 54 member associations another opportunity to apply for hosting rights.
According to CAF, the 2028 edition will remain unchanged, while the previously planned 2032 and 2036 tournaments have been replaced with the 2031 and 2033 editions respectively.
CAF also clarified that countries that submitted a Declaration of Interest during the previous bidding process do not need to submit a new one.
The deadline for submitting Declarations of Interest is November 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm Cairo time. Requests for clarification must be submitted by November 24, while the final deadline for complete hosting bids is December 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm Cairo time.
CAF has also confirmed that countries can submit individual or joint bids. Interested associations are also allowed to apply to host more than one edition of the competition.
The continental football governing body assured all interested countries that the process would be fair and transparent, adding that previous participation in the bidding process would not give any country an advantage.
CAF said the exact dates for the three tournaments would be announced later.
