The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has re-opened bids for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Guinea was initially awarded the hosting right, but CAF formally stripped the West African nation of the rights.
CAF decided Guinea, one of the poorest nations on the continent, formally stated it was not ready to host the competition.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe and the general secretary, Veron Moshengo-Omba, held a meeting with Guinea’s interim president, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya.
Guinea’s inability was due to its infrastructure and facilities not being ready to host a 24-team tournament.
Ivory Coast will host the next edition of the AFCON in 2023.
South Africa has expressed interest in bidding to host the tournament. In contrast, the past Nigeria Football Federation administration, led by Amaju Pinnick, had in June expressed Nigeria’s interest to co-host the tournament with West African neighbor Benin.
Should Nigeria host the African 2025?
It’ll be a big up for Nigeria to host the Prestigious competition, given the number of refurbished FIFA standard stadiums in Nigeria.
The Amaju Pinnick-led Nigeria football federation bid jointly to host the competition with Benin Republic.
Hosting the competition comes with benefits and demerits. One of the significant benefits is an economic boost due to foreigners spending Nigerian currency, the Naira.
Nigeria’s biggest problem in hosting the event is the National debts which are increasing by the day though this is not going to be Nigeria’s first time hosting an event like this.
The National debts can hinder the government from spending much money to fund the hosting rights. Hosting an event like this will include the development of many things and the upgrading of below-standard materials.
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