AFCON 2032: Niger rolls out the red carpet for CAF inspectors reviewing the AES bid

On November 8, 2026, a CAF inspection mission began work in Niamey to assess the joint bid by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to host AFCON 2032 on behalf of the Alliance of Sahel States. Inspectors are to review infrastructure, hosting conditions and security in the proposed host cities. Niger’s bid highlights the renovation of General Seyni Kountché Stadium and construction of the Stadium of the Refoundation. Colonel Mourtala Saidou Diori presented the security arrangements planned for the tournament.