2025 AFCON: Nigeria likely to co-host tournament – Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has hinted that the country may host the 2025 All African Cup of Nations, AFCON

Addressing Journalists in lagos on Tuesday, Pinnick disclosed that Nigeria was in a favourable position to host the 2025 AFCON alongside Benin republic.

He described it as a good opportunity as he cited many advantages attached to hosting such competitions

He said; “We are putting a bid together for a co-hosting of the tournament with the Benin Republic.

“The Minister of Sports has given his endorsement on the bidding.

“It is high time Nigeria hosted an international tournament because there are many advantages attached to hosting of such competitions.

“There are many countries bidding for the competition; we are confident of getting the nod from CAF.

”We are working with the ministry of sports to ensure that Nigeria gets the hosting right.”