CAF inspects Burkina Faso facilities for 2030 Africa Cup
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africa Top Sports
A Confederation of African Football mission inspected the Stade du 4-Août, the Étalons training centre and a hotel in Ouagadougou as part of the joint bid for the 2030 Africa Cup of Nations. Further specialist missions are planned, according to Africa Top Sports.
A Confederation of African Football (CAF) evaluation mission inspected several facilities in Burkina Faso on Sunday 8 November as part of the joint bid by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to host the 2030 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Africa Top Sports. The delegation, led by Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi, a professional football manager, visited the Stade du 4-Août, the Étalons Training Centre (COMET), which has two pitches, as well as the Lancaster Ouaga 2000 hotel.
The evaluators examined the human resources, sports facilities and accommodation capacity required to host the competition. They were received by Annick Pikbougoum/Zingué Ouattara, Burkina Faso's Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment, who reaffirmed the determination of the authorities of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to prepare a bid that meets CAF requirements.
Further specialist missions are due to examine security, information technology, infrastructure and amenities, as well as health arrangements. These assessments are intended to progressively evaluate the capacities of the three AES countries, an alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, involved in the bid for the 2030 Africa Cup of Nations.
