Ethiopia officially bids to host Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, first time in 52 years
Ethiopia submitted its official bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 2028, marking a potential return of continental football's premier event to the country for the first time since 1976. The bid positions Ethiopia among competing nations vying for hosting rights to the tournament, which typically draws tens of thousands of spectators and generates significant continental media attention. A decision on the 2028 host nation is expected from the Confederation of African Football in coming months.
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- ✓Ethiopia submitted an official bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028. (Source: 50+ US MSM articles corroborate this event; Africanews report)
- ✓Ethiopia last hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 1976, more than 50 years ago. (Source: Historical record; corroborated across multiple news outlets)
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- ~The bid signals Ethiopia's interest in hosting major continental sporting events. (Source: Africanews framing of the bid announcement)
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