Tag: CAF
CAF expands Women’s AFCON to 16 teams ahead of 2026 Morocco tournament
In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF said the change is part of its plan to make women’s football in…
CAF 2025/26 Champions League draw unveiled
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the group stage draw for the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League, setting…
CAF sets dates, venues for Africa’s 2026 World Cup play-off tournament
The mini-tournament will take place from 13 to 16 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, featuring Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the…
CAF Awards 2025: Ajibade, Falcons dominate nominees list
Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the senior women’s national team have been shortlisted for honours…
Missed chances haunt Kwara United as Ghana’s Kotoko advance in CAF Confederation Cup
The Afonja Warriors, who had already lost the first leg 4-3 in Kumasi, went into the return fixture needing a…
FIFA, CAF join NFF workshop on future statute reforms
The NFF reaffirms its commitment to working closely with its General Assembly Members, as well as with FIFA and CAF,…
CAFCL: Goita, Ngenge on target as Remo Stars sweep aside Zilmadjou in Abeokuta
The Sky Blue Stars took control early, with Leonard Ngenge breaking the deadlock in the 12th minute after latching onto…
2026 WCQ: Nine African tickets up for grabs as qualifiers reach climax
2026 World Cup is scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026. The qualification series makes it the first time…
CAF launches groundbreaking interpretation technology for media
For the first time in CAF history, and among the first in global sports organisations, accredited media attending the competition…
CAF sanctions Morocco, Kenya, Zambia
The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) was also sanctioned for the inappropriate conduct of its players during the same…
CHAN 2024: CAF slams host nation over security breaches
CAF has reiterated its expectation that the LOC and the relevant Kenyan authorities will treat this issue with the seriousness…
CAF Champions League 2025-2026 preliminary round draw released (Full List)
First Preliminary Round ties will be contested over two legs, scheduled between September 19–21 and September 26–28, 2025.
Biggest CHAN ever: $10.4M up for grabs in East Africa showdown
The announcement was made by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, who emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting the development of…
WAFCON 2024: CAF appoints Namibia’s Antsino for Nigeria, Morocco final
Her steady leadership, consistency, and calm control of matches have earned her the ultimate honour.
CAF unveils new WAFCON trophy
According to the football governing body, the new design represents more than a piece of silverware; it is a celebration…
Refereeing jinx shattered as Nigeria’s Akintoye makes WAFCON list
Akintoye, who hails from the Lagos State Referees Council, was among the elite group of African women referees invited for…
CAF Awards: Sanwo-Olu celebrates Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons
Lookman clinched the coveted Men’s African Footballer of the Year title, while Nnadozie was honoured as the Women’s Goalkeeper of…
Wage of sin: CAF punishes Libya, awards Super Eagles three points, three goals
Libya is also fined 50,000 US dollars which must be paid within 60 days.
CAF announces new dates for AFCON, WAFCON
CAF Executive Committee ratified the dates at a meeting on Friday and published them on its website, with AFCON scheduled…
AFCON 2024 winner gets $7 million as CAF jacks up cash prizes
The winner of AFCON in 2022 received $5 million, an increase of $500,000 over the previous edition, while the runner-up…
AFCON 2024 winner gets $7 million as CAF jacks up cash prizes
The winner of AFCON in 2022 received $5 million, an increase of $500,000 over the previous edition, while the runner-up…
AFCON 2023: CAF receives over 5,000 accreditation requests
It said that it will introduce new guidelines for non-rights holders and enforce restrictions on filming and other activities to…
Osimhen, 9 others listed for consideration by CAF for Player of Year award
The ultimate winner of each category will be decided after votes from a voting panel.
AFCON 2027: Lagos ready to host Africa – Hamzat
The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat gave the assurance today while receiving on behalf of the State Governor, the…
2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles draw South Africa, Benin, three others
The Super Eagles will play in Group C and will meet a stiffer opposition from South Africa and Benin Republic.
African Super League for clubs kicks off August 2023
Motsepe who said the league would be launched in Tanzania this August also said other details of the competition, including…
CAF rejects Ghana’s request for venue change against Super Eagles
CAF said the GFA previously notified them that the playoffs would be held at the Cape Coast sports stadium, west…
CAF orders probe after stampede kills 8 in Olembe Stadium
CAF president Patrice Motsepe told reporters on Tuesday that an instant investigation is needed and a first report is to be…
CAF confirms draw date for AFCON 2023, World Cup 2022 qualifiers
The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Preliminary Round draw will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022…
AFCON 2021 to be broadcast in 157 countries – CAF
CAF said Africa’s star footballers’ popularity and talent ensured unprecedented interest from some of the leading broadcasters in Africa and…