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

President Mamadi Doumbouya is seeking to position Guinea as a country capable of hosting major international sporting events, including the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Speaking on Thursday, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah confirmed Guinea's official bid to host the 2032 and 2036 editions of the Afcon. Bah stated that Guinea now possesses a robust bid, following a thorough process of preparation and analysis of the various requirements involved in organizing such a large-scale competition.

The bid aligns with the vision of President Doumbouya, who aims to elevate Guinea to a level where it can host significant international sporting events.

Guinea has not previously hosted the Afcon's final phase, and its national team did not participate in the last two editions. The country's best performance in the tournament was in 1976, when it finished as runners-up behind Morocco in the final group. The 2027 Afcon will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, but the 2028 edition has not yet been awarded.

The Afcon will be held every four years starting from 2028, as opposed to the previous two-year cycle, in order to synchronize the tournament's frequency with other continental competitions. However, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, currently grappling with deadly violence from jihadist groups, have also expressed their interest in co-hosting the Afcon 2032, as per their respective football federations.