A Southern African AFCON 2028 bid could be Zimbabwe’s stadium lifeline — but the clock is already ticking

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie has confirmed plans for a joint 2028 AFCON bid alongside Zimbabwe and Namibia, framing it as a pathway to solve Zimbabwe’s long-running stadium impasse. The idea is ambitious, but it will only convince CAF if it comes with timelines, funding clarity, and credible venue guarantees.