South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations in a landmark move for African football.

Botswana Football Association president Tariq Babitseng stated that the bid was officially submitted under the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA), emphasizing the region’s readiness in terms of infrastructure and transportation networks.

Matches are expected to be distributed across the four countries, with South Africa hosting the majority of the tournament as part of CAF’s broader strategy to expand the hosting of continental competitions.