Libya joins race to host AFCON 2028, 2032

Libya have officially entered the race to host either the 2028 or 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), signaling the country’s ambition to bring the continent’s biggest football tournament back to its shores, BSNSports.com.ng reports.Soccer

As part of its proposed bid, Libya plans to use eight stadiums across the country, with the 45,000-capacity Tripoli International Stadium and the 40,000-capacity Benghazi International Stadium serving as the flagship venues.

Libya previously hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 1982, where the national team enjoyed its best-ever finish by reaching the final before losing to Ghana.

The North African nation was also awarded the hosting rights for the 2017 AFCON. However, the tournament was later relocated to Gabon because of security concerns in Libya.

If successful, Libya would stage the continental showpiece for the first time in more than four decades.