Tag: CAF
CAF increases AFCON champions prize money
CAF, in a statement, said the increase was in line with its commitment to rewarding meritorious performance and enhancing the…
CAF bars Guinea clubs from home turfs
This followed the coup that ousted President Alpha Conde on Sunday.
Guinea coup: FIFA, CAF postpone Guinea, Morocco match
CAF issued a statement on Sunday, anchoring the decision on the coup d'etat in Guinea.
CAF disqualifies Chad from AFCON 2021 qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Chad from the remainder of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
CAF clears Senghor, Anouma for presidential race, 2 others wait for clearance
Confederation of African Football (CAF) said the process leading to the election of a successor to president Ahmad Ahmad is…
FIFA, CAF commiserate with GFA over death of 8 teenage players
FIFA and CAF have expressed their condolences to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over the death of eight teenage footballers…
CAF cancels $1b TV rights deal with Lagardere Sports
African football’s ruling body has cancelled a $1 billion television and marketing rights deal with Lagardere Sports.
Esperance declared winner of CAF Champions League
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has declared Esperance Football club of Tunisia winner of the Africa Champions League trophy.
CAF, FIFA sign partnership MoU
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA have signed a memorandum of understanding to create what CAF chief Ahmad…
CAF sacks Amaju Pinnick as Vice President
Amaju Pinnick has been dismissed from his role as a vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and replaced…
BeoutQ network pirating AFCON matches, CAF cries out
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has cried out over a major hacking operation committed by the pirate television platform…
Corruption Scandal: FIFA takes over running of CAF
A drastic and dramatic overhaul of African football is expected to be announced on Thursday, the eve of the kickoff…
Kanu, Drogba, Eto’o, Toure named Total AFCON 2019 ambassadors
Seven African football legends, including Nigeria's Nwankwo Kanu have been named by the Confederation of African Football(CAF) as ambassador for…
Tunisian PM hits out at CAF amid African Champions League controversy
African football’s leading club competition has been thrown into disarray after the announcement that its showpiece game will have to…
CAF orders replay of 2018/2019 African Champions League final match
The second leg tie of the African Champions League final match will be replayed after the original fixture was abandoned…
CAF: Why we lost to Sundown – Lobi Stars coach
Coach of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Solomon Ogbeide, has blamed his team’s 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa…
CAF Cup: Rangers need early goals to beat Salitas FC at home
Norbert Okolie, the Media Officer for Rangers International FC of Enugu has said that the club will need early goals…
Breaking: CAF stops Cameroon from hosting next year’s Nations Cup
The Confederation African Football (CAF) has stopped Cameroon from hosting next year's African Nations Cup tournament.
FIFA, CAF name Observers to NFF Elections 2018
World football–ruling body, FIFA on Monday named Messrs Luca Piazza and Solomon Mudege as its observers to Thursday’s elections into…
Gold Cup: CAF congratulates MFM FC, Enyimba for securing tickets
The General Coordinator, Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen, on Wednesday praised Lagos based Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries…
AFCON: Increase in participating countries’ number key for Africa’s football
The Team Manager, NAF FC, Abuja, on Wednesday said the expansion of participating countries in African Nations’ Cup competition from…
African Nations Cup to be expanded and timing changed: CAF
The African Nations Cup finals tournament is set to be expanded to 24 teams and moved to dates in June…
Pinnick’s new CAF position a plus for Nigeria
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his Abia counterpart, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Sunday lauded the elevation of the President of…
Yakmut, Gaiya urge Ahmad to improve African football
Alhassan Yakmut, a former sports administrator, has advised Ahmad Ahmad, the new President of Confederation of African Football (CAF), to…
Saraki congratulates new CAF President
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, congratulated the newly-elected President of African Football Confederation (CAF), Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad.
Hayatou faces stiff challenge
Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou will face a rare challenge on Thursday as he stands for an eighth…
Rangers strengthen club ahead of CAF Champions
The Management of Rangers International FC of Enugu has constituted an eight-man committee to strengthen the club ahead of the…
Rivers United to train in Spain : Gov. Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers says Rivers United Football Club will train in Madrid, Spain to prepare for the 2017…
CAF condoles NFF, Nigerians on Keshi’s death
CAF President, Issa Hayatou, on Wednesday condoled with the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, and Nigerians on…
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CAF proposes 16 clubs for Champions League, Confederation Cup
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has proposed major new reforms in the Champions League and the Confederation Cup to…