SA is likely host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations replacing Cameroon

The officials of South African Football Association said on December 2 that it (the association) is considering making a bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2019 after Cameroon was dramatically stripped of the continental showpiece.

Whereas, Department of Sport and Recreation through Minister Tokozile Xasa, has confirmed that the South African government is interested in hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The decision was influenced by Cameroon's lack of readiness to host the tournament.

Apart from South Africa, Morocco was also in the top list replacing Cameroon as the hosts. However, South Africa has adequate infrastructure for hosting Africa Cup of Nations tournament after hosting 2010 World Cup, although the cost could be a stumbling block and the final decision to bid would rest with the government.

"The Confederation of African Football has asked the Association to seriously consider hosting AFCON 2019. SAFA will, however, meet the Government first before making a decision," wrote the national team on its verified Twitter account which was then re-tweeted by South African Football Association.

SAFA President has told the SAFA AGM in Sandton on Sunday, 2 December that CAF has asked the Association to seriously consider hosting AFCON 2019.SAFA will however, meet the Government first before making a decision pic.twitter.com/zofivdFK5A

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) December 2, 2018