Egypt Reportedly Planning Bid to Host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt are reportedly preparing a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) explores the possibility of bringing the tournament back to the country.

According to a report on AhramOnline, EFA board member Hamada El-Sherbini, while speaking to a local radio station, said on Sunday that the federation has begun serious discussions about hosting the continental competition.

"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," El-Sherbini said.

"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."

The next edition of AFCON is scheduled to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from June 19 to July 17, 2027.