CAN 2032 : le Burkina Faso, le Mali et le Niger officialisent une candidature commune
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have taken a major step towards their ambition to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The three member countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have officially submitted a joint bid, an initiative endorsed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
In a statement, the Nigerien Football Federation (FENIFOOT) announced that CAF has confirmed receipt of the expression of interest submitted by the three federations. In accordance with the bidding regulations, this validation allows Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to proceed with the official process for hosting the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
A working meeting was held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in New York, on the sidelines of FIFA activities, between the CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, and the presidents of the federations of the three countries: Colonel Oumarou Sawadogo (Burkina Faso), Mahazou Cisset (Mali), and Issaka Adamou (Niger). The meeting took place in the presence of FIFA Council member and honorary president of FENIFOOT, Colonel-Major Djibrilla Hima Hamidou.
During the discussions, Patrice Motsepe acknowledged the shared desire of the three ESA member states to jointly organize the continent's most prestigious football competition. He welcomed this regional cooperation initiative while urging the three federations to continue their efforts in accordance with the criteria and procedures established by CAF.
FENIFOOT also expressed its satisfaction after this progress, believing that this joint bid illustrates the determination of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to unite their resources and infrastructure in order to offer an AFCON that meets international standards.
The three federations now intend to work closely with their respective governments to finalize a strong bid. FENIFOOT also thanked the highest authorities of the ESA member states for their support, reaffirming its commitment to bringing this historic project to fruition for the benefit of African football.
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