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Mahama says Ethiopia ready to host successful AFCON

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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama believes Ethiopia has the infrastructure needed to host a successful Africa Cup of Nations, after visiting Bahir Dar Stadium. He made the assessment during a trip linked to the Tana Forum on security in Africa, according to Fanamc.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said Ethiopia was ready to host a successful Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after visiting Bahir Dar Stadium. He praised the venue’s facilities, according to Fanamc, on 24 October 2026.

The visit took place after the opening of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. Ethiopia has confirmed its bid to host the 2029 AFCON, a continental football competition.

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