By Victor Kanayo
The Confederation of African Football, (CAF) officials are to visit Nigeria and Benin Republic between March 31 and April 2, 2023 to inspect facilities for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria and Benin Republic have put up a joint bid to co-host Africa’s flagship soccer event.
The CAF team is expected to inspect stadia, training facilities, hotels and other important facilities, that will ensure the smooth running of the competition.
Morocco, Algeria and Zambia are the countries, who have submitted bid to host the biennial event.
Guinea were originally scheduled to host the competition but were stripped of the right due to inadequacy and speed of progress in preparations.
In 2000, Nigeria co-hosted the AFCON with Ghana.
Meanwhile, CAF officials are already in Nigeria to inspect the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday March 15 ahead of the inaugural Super League competition.
The six-man team will inspect the stadium also known as the Nest of Champions and other related facilities ahead of the money-spinning competition.
The Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja is also shortlisted by CAF for inspection.
CAF had in 2022 proposed a Super League for top clubs in Africa to replace the old CAF Champions League.
