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The decision came after the Namibian government failed to approve the budgeted bid cost, as reported by the consulting company handling the bid.
Namibia has withdrawn from the joint bid with Botswana to host the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to a statement issued by the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth on Wednesday.
The decision came after the Namibian government failed to approve the budgeted bid cost, as reported by the consulting company handling the bid.
The joint bid between the two Southern African countries, affectionately known as "BONA," was launched around the same time last year, generating excitement and anticipation among football enthusiasts.
Namibia's withdrawal from the joint bid with Botswana has brought unexpected changes to the race for AFCON 2027 hosting rights.
It is still not yet clear whether Botswana will push through with a solo bid, or they will seek another partner specifically Zambia who neighbour them to the north.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently opened the bidding process for AFCON 2027, and numerous countries had expressed interest in hosting the prestigious tournament.
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UG FOOTBALL Parliament okays FUFA proposal for Uganda, Tanzania 2027 joint AFCON bid
As the State Minister for Education and Sports, Peter Ogwang tussles with Parliament to expedite the process of the Government releasing more funds for the renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in time for the June 12th AFCON qualifier against Algeria. Parliament is at it again.
While CAF did not reveal the deadline for bids, it mentioned that the new hosts would be announced before September, along with the hosts for AFCON 2025.
Uganda is among the countries considering a joint bid to host AFCON 2027 for the first time in 66 years, in partnership with the East African community.
Last week, the Ugandan Parliament sanctioned the plans for the expected bid with Kenya and Tanzania potential co-hosts alongside Uganda for the 24-team tournament.
Kenya had previously won the hosting rights for AFCON in 1996 but lost the opportunity due to an inability to fulfill the requirements set by CAF at that time.
Other African nations, including Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Zambia, had also expressed interest in bidding for the hosting rights of AFCON 2027.
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