West African nations, Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic are
in talks to put together a joint bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Guinea was initially granted the hosting rights of the
continental showpiece but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rescinded
the decision due to the country’s lack of funds to put in place the required
facilities.
CAF recently re-opened the bidding process for the 2025
AFCON tournament.
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju
Pinnick, a few months ago said the country will bid for the competition
alongside neighbours, Benin Republic.
Ghana is now looking to join the two countries to host the
biennial competition.
“There’s a discussion that Ghana should bid with the likes
of Nigeria and Benin. We are still considering it. We have not taken a decision
yet but there is that discussion that we should get sister countries so that we
can put in that bid,” Ghana’s sports minister, Mustapha Ussif was quoted by
Kickgh.com.
It would be recalled that Ghana and Nigeria co-hosted the
2008 edition of the AFCON.
The continent’s football governing body expects finalised
bids for the 2025 AFCON, including documents, proposed host cities and
government guarantees, to reach its Cairo headquarters by December 16.
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