Zambian bid 2019 Afcon

LUSAKA — FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Kalusha Bwalya has welcomed Government’s plan to bid for the hosting of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament, saying the nation has what it takes to stage such an event.

Kalusha said from South Africa yesterday that the bid needed to be done six years before the tournament is held and that he was confident that Zambia had what it took to stage such a tournament.

The Confederations of African Football executive committee member said Zambia had enough time to make a persuasive and convincing bid, adding that it would be a great honour for the people to make their dream come alive.

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