2028 AFCON

Gayton Mckenzie Minister of sports during the South African national men's soccer team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on January 07, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Gayton McKenzie provides 2028 AFCON bid update

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has vowed to bring the Africa Cup of Nations back to South Africa in 2028.

Jordaan and McKenzie

SAFA plans meeting with Minister McKenzie to drive AFCON 2028 bid forward

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan says they will soon organise a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie to discuss plans to bid for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Minister Gayton Mckenzie

McKenzie confirms SA’s 2028 AFCON bid

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has confirmed that South Africa is preparing a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament and are looking to invite Namibia and Botswana to join.

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