SA bids for 2028 AFCON with Namibia, Botswana as Co-Hosts
January 20, 2026
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South Africa has confirmed its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with plans to include Namibia and Botswana as co-hosts.
Speaking to Desert FM, former Namibia Football Association secretary-general Barry Rukoro weighs in on what the bid could mean for Namibia, the challenges around stadium infrastructure, and whether the country is ready.