South Africa is pushing to host a major soccer tournament alongside its neighbors. Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the nation’s plan to bid for the Africa Cup of Nations. The proposal includes inviting Namibia and Botswana as co-hosts for the event.
McKenzie mentioned the bid aligns with a national unity government strategy to attract international events for economic growth. The southern African region has only hosted the tournament three times previously. South Africa itself has staged the competition on two past occasions, with Angola also having hosted.
The upcoming final between Morocco and Senegal will be held in Rabat. McKenzie made his comments from the Moroccan capital. The bid effort aims to secure the event before a new tournament cycle begins.
McKenzie mentioned the bid aligns with a national unity government strategy to attract international events for economic growth. The southern African region has only hosted the tournament three times previously. South Africa itself has staged the competition on two past occasions, with Angola also having hosted.
The upcoming final between Morocco and Senegal will be held in Rabat. McKenzie made his comments from the Moroccan capital. The bid effort aims to secure the event before a new tournament cycle begins.
