Mahama says Ghana may co-host AFCON with Côte d'Ivoire after stadium upgrades
President John Dramani Mahama revealed that Ghana could consider co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the future as part of efforts to upgrade the country's sports infrastructure. He disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Ho Stadium, where he outlined plans to develop at least five stadiums across the country to meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) competition standards. President Mahama stated, "We want, over the next few years, to have at least five stadiums in this country that can host CAF competitions properly."
President Mahama suggested Ghana could explore a joint hosting arrangement with neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire, stating, "Maybe, in conjunction with our neighbours, we can come together, ourselves and Côte d'Ivoire, and then host." Ghana last hosted the AFCON in 2008, when the tournament was staged in four cities: Accra, Kumasi, Sekondi, and Tamale. President Mahama believes the country is gradually moving closer to another opportunity to host the continental showpiece, nearly two decades after the last edition was held on Ghanaian soil.
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