CAN 2028: Ethiopia submits its bid!

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·30 January 2026

CAN 2028: Ethiopia submits its bid!

Ethiopia enters the race for AFCON 2028

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According to journalist Micky Jnr, Ethiopia has officially submitted its application to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, joining what is already shaping up to be an intensely competitive race across the continent.

This move marks a formal milestone in a process where several African federations are ramping up their efforts as the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football approaches, each looking to showcase their sporting and infrastructure credentials.

With this bid, Ethiopia demonstrates its ambitions and joins a determined group of contenders aiming to host Africa's premier football event, as the competition for hosting rights heats up significantly.

Official: Ethiopia have submitted their bid to host AFCON 2028. 🇪🇹🏆 Another nation officially enters the race to stage Africa’s biggest football tournament as the hosting battle gathers momentum ahead of the deadline. #AFCON2028 #AfricanFootball #AFCONwithMicky
– Friday, 30 January 2026

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