CAF President Patrice Motsepe has officially called on Nigeria to submit a bid to host the prestigious FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where Motsepe highlighted Nigeria’s immense potential and longstanding influence in African football
In his remarks, Motsepe emphasized the importance of Africa taking a leading role in global football affairs and identified Nigeria as a prime candidate to champion that cause. “Nigeria has the infrastructure, the passion, and the talent. It is time we bring the World Cup to Africa again—and Nigeria should lead that mission,” he stated.
This call is seen as a strong endorsement from the continent’s top football body, signaling a potential turning point in Nigeria’s international football ambitions. If Nigeria moves forward with the bid, it could become the first West African nation to host the tournament, following South Africa’s historic hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Federal Government are yet to issue an official response, but discussions are reportedly underway behind the scenes. Should the bid gain traction, it could open doors to significant investment in sports infrastructure, tourism, and youth development across the country.
Motsepe’s push is part of a broader CAF vision to increase Africa’s visibility and representation on the global football stage, with Nigeria poised to play a central role.
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