Lesotho has officially thrown its support behind South Africa’s bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, joining Botswana in a growing Southern African coalition for the prestigious tournament.

The Lesotho Football Association (LEFA), working alongside the country’s Ministry of Sports, confirmed its intention in a formal letter to South Africa’s Ministry of Sports. The communication expressed Lesotho’s readiness to participate in a joint hosting arrangement, highlighting strong regional solidarity behind the bid.

Botswana had earlier announced its decision to partner with South Africa, and Lesotho’s inclusion further strengthens the multi-nation proposal. The joint bid is expected to rely on shared infrastructure, coordinated logistics, and close regional cooperation—an approach that aligns with the Confederation of African Football’s increasing acceptance of co-hosting models for major tournaments.

As momentum builds around the Southern African initiative, attention now turns to CAF’s selection process, with several other African nations also preparing rival bids for the right to host AFCON 2028.