Morocco is weighing up the possibility of submitting a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to a report, as the country continues to position itself as a leading destination for major football events on the continent.
The reported interest comes amid Morocco’s broader push to expand its sporting footprint following a series of high-profile hosting roles in recent years, supported by ongoing investment in stadium upgrades, training facilities and transport infrastructure.
While no official bid has been confirmed publicly, a potential Moroccan campaign for AFCON 2028 would add to an increasingly competitive race among African nations to secure the Confederation of African Football’s flagship tournament. Hosting AFCON is widely seen as a catalyst for tourism, international visibility and domestic development, alongside the sporting benefits of playing the tournament on home soil.
Morocco has hosted AFCON once before, in 1988, and has since regularly been linked with staging major competitions due to its modern venues and experience delivering large-scale events. Any move to pursue the 2028 edition would likely be framed around the country’s capacity to meet CAF’s evolving requirements on stadium standards, accommodation, security and logistics.
CAF has not announced a host for the 2028 tournament, and the bidding timeline and requirements are expected to shape in the coming period. If Morocco proceeds, observers expect authorities to highlight readiness and legacy planning, including how facilities would serve clubs and communities after the tournament.
The report underlines Morocco’s growing ambition to remain at the centre of African football, with hosting opportunities increasingly viewed as part of a long-term strategy to elevate the game domestically and reinforce the country’s standing in international sport.
