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CAF Delegation Inspects Ethiopia's Readiness For 2028 Africa Cup Of Nations Bid

The Reporter · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Reporter
CAF Delegation Inspects Ethiopia's Readiness For 2028 Africa Cup Of Nations Bid
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A technical evaluation team from CAF has concluded a five-day on-site inspection of stadiums and facilities in Ethiopia to assess the country's bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations.

  • A technical evaluation team from the Confederation of African Football completed an on-site review to verify Ethiopia's bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • The inspection evaluated infrastructural readiness across six proposed stadiums and the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, which is designated as the tournament's main headquarters.
  • The delegation arrived in Addis Ababa on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and held discussions at the Ministry of Culture and Sport with Minister Aklilu Tadesse and EFF General Secretary Bahru Tilahun.
  • The visiting delegation stayed at the Sheraton Addis and spent five days cross-examining bid data against actual site conditions.
  • The evaluation team includes experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers and infrastructure specialists from Kenya.
  • The six selected stadiums are Adey Abeba International Stadium, Akaki Kality Stadium, Bahir Dar International Stadium, Dire Dawa Stadium, Hawassa Stadium, and Jimma University Stadium.
  • Ethiopia submitted its expression of interest to CAF following regional hosting momentum from East African neighbors Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya for the 2027 tournament.
  • Industry experts expressed strong confidence in venues nearing completion, specifically highlighting Adey Abeba and Bahir Dar stadiums, alongside upgrade works in Dire Dawa and Akaki Kality.
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