Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bid to host 2032 AFCON
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have announced a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Malian Football Federation said officials from the three countries met with CAF President Patrice Motsepe in New York to discuss their bid.
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The federation described the meeting as an important step in the process of securing the hosting rights. It said the three countries would continue working together to prepare a strong bid that meets CAF’s requirements.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are all governed by military-led governments and continue to face security challenges caused by attacks from armed groups.
Burkina Faso previously hosted the AFCON in 1998, while Mali staged the tournament in 2002. Niger has never hosted the competition.
Mali currently has five CAF-approved stadiums, while Burkina Faso’s main stadium in Ouagadougou was approved by CAF in 2025. Niger is still upgrading its national stadium to meet international standards.
The next AFCON will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
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