FIFA and African football community pay tribute to Issa Hayatou
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his sorrow at the news, paying tribute to Hayatou’s lifelong dedication to sports administration.
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Al Ahly claim a 12th CAF Champions League title
This victory marks the fourth consecutive CAF Champions League title for Al Ahly, solidifying their dominance in African club football. The win also extended their unbeaten streak in the competition to 20 matches.
Madagascar’s $77M Barea Stadium misses CAF approval
There’s disappointment in Madagascar as the reconstructed Barea stadium fails to get the green light from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Despite a large $77 million makeover and a grand unveiling in September 2021, the stadium’s future is now uncertain.
Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor joins CAF ambassadors
As the recipient of the prestigious African Player of the Year award in 2008, Adebayor has left an indelible mark on the football landscape of Togo. His tenure as a player witnessed remarkable milestones, including guiding the West African nation to its historic qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. This achievement stands as a testament to Adebayor’s pivotal role in shaping Togo’s football narrative. Notably, the former Arsenal star, who announced his retirement last year, leaves behind a legacy of unparalleled dedication and achievement in the sport.
CAF increases the 2023 AFCON winner’s prize
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed today, January 4, 2024, a 40% increase in the prize money for the winner of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
Saudi Arabia to host the 2023 CAF Super Cup
Saudi Arabia will host the 2023 CAF Super Cup, as announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) this Saturday. The event, known as the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup, is set to take place on September 15th.
The 45th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF relocated
The 45th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF will no longer be held in the Republic of Benin as planned by the governing body of football on the African continent. The event will instead be held in Côte d’Ivoire.
Six countries apply to host AFCON 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled this Thursday, April 27, the list of countries that have applied to organize the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2027.
AFCON U17: New rules related to player age
The CAF Executive Committee during its meeting held on April 4, 2023, has amended the article 27 of the regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations under 17, AFCON U17. New rules that can lead to disqualification of national teams in the event of non-compliance.
Guinea and Tanzania Schools win the first CAF ASFC
CS Ben Sekou Sylla students were crowned boys’ champions at the end of the final of the inaugural edition of the 2023 CAF African School Football Championship (ASFC) which was played in Durban, South Africa on Saturday. Fountain Gate School in Tanzania also won the girls trophy.