Flying Eagles Claim Slim Victory in U-20 AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match late yesterday. The victory earns Nigeria three crucial points in Group B, as they will face Morocco in their next group match on Sunday […]
Cote d’Ivoire Withdraws As Host For 2025 U-20 AFCON.
Cote d’Ivoire has withdrawn from hosting the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations just weeks before the tournament is set to begin from April 26 to May 18, 2025. In a statement, the Ivorian Football Federation said the government has officially notified the CAF Secretary General of this development. CAF had already conducted the draw […]
CAF Appeals Committee overturns Samuel Eto’o Fine
Eight months after being sanctioned for serious ethical violations, FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o has received a major reprieve, after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee overturned the disciplinary panel’s decision that fined him $200,000. The Appeals Committee stated that the disciplinary body lacked jurisdiction over ethical matters, while overturning the fine, and reinstates […]
CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup Quarter-Final ties Unveiled
The CAF Champions League knockout stages draw took place yesterday in Doha, Qatar. Defending champions Al Ahly SC of Egypt face Sudan’s Al Hilal SC, Pyramids FC of Egypt will face Moroccan giants AS FAR. In another mouth-watering clash, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Esperance of Tunisia, while MC Alger of Algeria take […]
CAF Disqualifies Congo from 2024 CHAN
Confederation of African Football, CAF, has disqualified Congo from participating at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. CAF disciplinary board, acting on a complaint filed by Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, ruled that Congo fielded an ineligible player, Mankou Elo, in the qualifiers last month. CAF also fined the Congolese Football Federation $10,000 for their action. […]
CAF Postpones 2024 African Nations Championship to August
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has postponed the 2024 African Nations Championship to August 2025. The competition to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, was initially billed for February 1 to 28.CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, announced this today following the advice of CAF Technical and Infrastructure experts, who believe that more time is […]
CAF Increases Women’s Champions League Prize Money to $600,000
Each of the eight African Women Football Clubs participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco 2024 will receive at least 150,000 dollars in prize money. CAF, in a statement yesterday, said this year’s prize money for the tournament, which begins on Saturday in Morocco, has increased by 52 per cent with the winner […]
Rivers United are out of the CAF Confederation Cup
The team lost 2-1 on aggregate after losing 2-nil in Algiers in the return leg of their quarter-final clash against the Algerian side, USM Alger, who are Last season’s winners of the competition. They had won the first leg 1-nil at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo last Sunday and needed to hold on in […]
CAF grants NFF’s late kick-off request for Super Falcons vs Bayana Banyana match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), have granted Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request to move the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture, first leg encounter between Nigeria and South Africa by one hour. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Wednesday in Abuja, quoted Ruth David, NFF’s Director of Competitions as […]
Rivers United zoom into quarter-finals in CAF Confederation Cup
Rivers United came from a goal down against Ghana’s Dreams FC to navigate their way into the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals after securing a late 2-1 win. The result meant the Port Harcourt club finished second in Group C with 12 points from six games. Dreams FC topped the standings with the same number of […]