Ivory Coast : Afcon 2024 Host Country
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Afcon host Country 2024
Originally awarded to Guinea, Zambia, and Algeria for the 2021 tournament, AFCON will now be hosted in Ivory Coast. The change in hosting was due to Cameroon being deemed unready for the 2019 tournament, resulting in a two-year delay. Typically held in June and July, the finals were rescheduled to January and February 2024 to avoid the rainy season in Ivory Coast.
Afcon 2024 Stadiums
AFCON will utilize six stadiums across five cities, including newly constructed ones in Korhogo, San Pedro, and Yamoussoukro. Following a tragic incident in Cameroon where a gate was opened due to a crowd build-up, prioritizing fan safety is a priority for Caf. Test events at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan and venue inspections have been conducted. The Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, the largest venue, is set to host the opening game, final, and other matches. Below is the full list of stadiums involved.
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Alassane Ouattara Stadium | Abidjan | 60,000 |
| Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium | Abidjan | 33,000 |
| Stade de la Paix | Bouake | 40,000 |
| Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium | Korhogo | 20,000 |
| Laurent Pokou Stadium | San Pedro | 20,000 |
| Charles Konan Banny Stadium | Yamoussoukro | 20,000 |
When is Africa Cup of Nation
The 24-team AFCON is scheduled from January 13 to February 11, commencing with six groups of four teams each engaging in head-to-head matches, with criteria based on both head-to-head results and goal difference. The knockout stage will include the group winners, runners-up, and the best four third-placed teams. The final showdown will unfold at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in the Ivorian capital of Abidjan.
Has Ivory Coast hosted AFCON before
Ivory Coast hosted the tournament previously in 1984, featuring eight teams organized into two groups of four. In the semifinals, following the group stage, Nigeria triumphed over Egypt, and Cameroon emerged victorious against Algeria, both matches going to penalties. Algeria secured a 3-1 victory in the final.
Ivory Coast claimed AFCON titles in 1992 and 2015. In the 2015 final, they defeated Ghana 9-8 on penalties after a goalless draw.
Where is the next AFCON? 2025, 2027 hosts
In a Caf ceremony held in September 2023, Morocco was designated as the host for 2025, while a collaborative bid by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania secured the hosting duties for 2027. Two other bids for 2025, submitted by Zambia and a joint Nigeria-Benin campaign, withdrew, enabling Morocco to demonstrate its hosting capabilities, potentially bolstering its joint bid with Portugal and Spain for the 2030 FIFA World Cup—a bid that was declared successful the subsequent month.
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