Guinea’s government announces bids to host African Cup of Nations

Guinea's government has announced its intention to host the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), stating it possesses a robust bid for the 2032 and 2036 editions. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah formally submitted the country's application to host the prestigious tournament. Speaking on Thursday, Bah revealed that the bid process involved careful preparation and analysis of the necessary requirements.

He emphasized that the bids align with President Mamadi Doumbouya's vision of transforming Guinea into a country capable of hosting major international sporting events. Notably, Doumbouya, who took power through a coup in 2021 and was later elected president in December 2025, has never hosted the Afcon final phase. The national team also did not participate in the last two editions.

Guinea's best performance came in 1976, when they finished as runners-up behind Morocco. The 2027 tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, but the 2028 edition remains unawarded. Starting from 2028, Afcon will be held every four years, aligning with the frequency of other continental competitions. Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, currently grappling with deadly violence from jihadist groups, have also indicated their interest in co-hosting Afcon 2032, as per their respective football federations.