Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are preparing a joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria, Botswana and Egypt also expressing interest.
The three East African neighbours have submitted a joint expression of interest with Confederation of African Football (CAF) with Algeria, Botswana and Egypt also clamouring to host the biennial tournament.
The two North African countries are unlikely to nhave issues with the infrastructure requirements as Egypt hosted the continental showpiece as recently as 2019, while earlier this year Algeria hosted the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
It is unclear how much investment will be needed to allow either Botswana’s or the joint East African bid to succeed.
Until last week, Botswana’s bid was also due to be a joint one, but Namibia dropped out at the last minute, citing financial concerns.
Kenya has just one stadium approved for international games by CAF, the Nyayo National Stadium in its capital Nairobi.
The country was stripped of the right to host the 2018 Chan just four months before the finals because several venues were not ready.