CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – The Egyptian Football Association is considering submitting an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. Hamada El Sherbini, a board member of the Egyptian Football Association, told the radio station Mega FM that the Federation is seriously examining the proposal in coordination with the relevant authorities and with the support of the political leadership.
“We are carefully considering hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. Our priorities at this stage are focused on this tournament,” El Sherbini stated, adding that Egypt possesses the necessary infrastructure to host major sporting events, including the World Cup and the Futsal World Cup.
The Federation official also explained that the matter was discussed during a Federation meeting, emphasizing confidence in Egypt’s ability to successfully organize the continent’s premier football competition. Egypt has already hosted the Africa Cup of Nations on five occasions: in 1959, 1974, 1986, 2006, and 2019.
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