Egypt's Bold Bid for AFCON 2028: Will Cairo Host Africa's Biggest Cup Again?

Egypt Eyes AFCON 2028 Hosting

Rumors are mounting that Egypt has submitted a bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2028. The 2027 edition is scheduled to be staged in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Egypt has hosted the tournament five times, most recently in 2019, when the Pharaohs were eliminated in the round of 16 by South Africa.

Mohamed El-Shazly, spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports, said, "We have not yet submitted a bid for AFCON 2028." He told Arab News that Egypt is ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations, but the decision ultimately rests with the national federation.

Egypt's national team has won the AFCON title seven times in its history, though it finished fourth in its last appearance in Morocco.

What This Bid Means for Egypt and Fans

For Egyptian supporters, a bid would revive memories of memorable nights at home stadiums and across the country. If successful, AFCON 2028 could boost tourism, spur stadium upgrades, and fuel youth development programs.

The final decision lies with the national federation and the Confederation of African Football, with details still to be announced.

Punchline: If Egypt wins the bid, the trophy may need a passport—it's about to visit more cities than most players.

Punchline 2: If the bid misses, don’t worry—the ball still finds the net eventually, just like my jokes after a slow first half.