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CAF Champions League 2025/26 Draw Produces High-Stakes Early Clashes
The race for African club football’s most prestigious title is underway after the draw for the Preliminary and Second Preliminary Rounds of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 was held at Azam Media Studios in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A record 62 clubs from across the continent will compete in this year’s tournament, highlighting the […]
CHAN 2024: Kenya Bans Vuvuzelas, Whistles, and Other Items from Stadiums
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya has announced a list of prohibited items for fans attending matches at stadiums during the tournament, which will run from August 2 to 30, 2025. In a move aimed at improving security, crowd control, and overall fan experience, the LOC has […]
CHAN 2024: CAF Announces Record $10.4M Prize Pool for Tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a record-breaking $10.4 million total prize pool for the 2024 edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN)—a bold financial move aimed at elevating the profile of the competition and rewarding performance across all stages. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the eventual champions will earn […]
WAFCON 2024: CAF Appoints Namibian Referee Twanyanyukwa for Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa to officiate the highly anticipated final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) between hosts Morocco and record champions Nigeria. The final will take place at the Stade Moulay Abdellah in Rabat on Saturday, July 26. Twanyanyukwa’s appointment marks a historic […]
CAF Unveils “PAMOJA” Campaign, Official Poster for TotalEnergies CHAN 2024
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially launched the campaign for the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, unveiling the tournament’s official theme and poster under the powerful banner of “PAMOJA”. The 2024 edition of CHAN — scheduled for 2nd to 30th August 2025 — will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, […]
CHAN 2024: CAF General Secretary Mosengo-Omba Endorses Preparations During Kenya Visit
The General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Véron Mosengo-Omba, has given a strong vote of confidence to the ongoing preparations for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Mosengo-Omba was in Kenya on Monday, where he inspected key facilities in Nairobi ahead of the tournament’s […]
CAF Renews Sponsorship Deal with Apsonic for AFCON 2025, 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with leading motorcycle manufacturer Apsonic, naming the company an Official Sponsor of the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 and AFCON 2027, set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The new agreement builds on the […]
CHAN 2024: CAF Overlooks Nigerian Referees Again in Officials List
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) — and, once again, no Nigerian referee has been included. Despite Nigeria’s prominent presence in African football and the country’s participation in several CAF tournaments, Nigerian match officials have been consistently overlooked for major […]
CAF President Mourns Passing of Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences following the passing of former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari. In a solemn tribute issued on behalf of CAF and its 54 Member Associations across the continent, Dr Motsepe extended condolences […]
CAF Endorses Governance Report, Plans 100% Increase in Financial Support to African Clubs
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed satisfaction with the findings of its Governance Compliance Committee, which reviewed potential governance non-compliance and operational weaknesses within the CAF Secretariat. In a communique published today on CAF’s official website, the report—presented during an in-person CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting in Rabat, Morocco—was submitted by the Committee […]