Guinea has officially expressed its desire to host the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), according to a statement from the country's government. The announcement was made on August 21, 2026, during a cabinet meeting chaired by President Mamadi Doumbouya.
The government has tasked the Ministry of Sports with preparing a feasibility study and a technical dossier to present to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The move comes as CAF is expected to open bidding for the 2029 and 2031 editions of the tournament.
Guinea previously hosted the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2016 and has been investing in sports infrastructure, including the construction of a new national stadium in Conakry. However, the country has never hosted the CAN, and its last qualification for the tournament was in 2021.
The government statement emphasized the potential benefits of hosting the event, including economic development and the promotion of football in the country. No official timeline has been set for the bid, and CAF has not yet commented on Guinea's interest.
