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Confederation of African Football

October 22, 2024

CAF president warns African nations against poor treatment of visiting teams

The CAF president said that the confederation was proud of nations that treat visiting teams and football clubs with respect and dignity.

Confederation of African Football (CAF)
January 13, 2024

CAF appoints Egypt’s Omar as referee for AFCON opening match

Mr Omar officiated the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil in 2019.

Amin Omar Credit: Esperance sportive de Tunis
June 30, 2022

Osimhen, Ighalo missing as Simon, Salah, Mane make list for CAF Awards 2022

FC Nantes forward, Moses Simon, is the sole Nigerian player in the Player of The Year (Men) category, 2022.

Moses Simon Mohammed Salah Sadio Mane
March 30, 2022

Confusion as CAF doctor dies in Nigeria-Ghana World Cup playoff

Confusion and uncertainties have trailed the death of Zambian doctor Joseph Kabungo following the Super Eagles’ draw against Ghana.

Zambian doctor Joseph Kabungo
February 21, 2022

Qatar 2022: CAF shifts Super Eagles vs. Black Stars’ clash

Winners over the two legs will advance to the 2022 FIFA World Cup billed for Qatar from November 21 to December 18.

Super Eagles
January 25, 2022

AFCON 2021: Cameroon sweat to overcome Comoros

But Comoros will receive applause for giving the Indomitable Lions a massive scare, with Youssouf M’Changama scoring a stunning free-kick.

January 8, 2022

AFCON winners to get $5 million: CAF

The increment is 11 per cent higher than the previous prize money.

Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe
December 17, 2021

Nigerian referees excluded from AFCON

Since the 2008 AFCON tournament held in Ghana, CAF has failed to list a Nigerian centre referee.

Nigeria refrees
December 15, 2021

European Club Association writes FIFA, says releasing players for AFCON impossible

The ECA accused African football associations of failing to “properly implement protocols with worrying degrees of negligence.”

SALAH, MANE, MAHREZ, OSIMHEN
March 22, 2021

CAF disqualifies Chad from 2021 AFCON qualifiers

The suspension reiterates CAF’s disapproval of political interference in football across the continent.

Chad national team