Tag: CAF
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Josephine Wanjiku, others to take charge of Flamingos clash against South Africa
CAF has appointed Josephine Wanjiku as referee with her compatriots Mary Njoroge, Elizabeth Njoroge and Juma Lucy Awino to serve as assistant 1, assistant 2 and fourth official respectively for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture between the U17 girls of South Africa, known as Bantwana and Flamingos of Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Cindy…
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CAF reveal changes in continental competitions, extends players’ registration deadline
African football governing body, CAF has announced significant changes to its player registration regulations for both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup effective immediately, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Participating clubs competing in these tournaments will now be permitted to register players who have already participated in the same competition (either the Champions League or…
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CAF Expands U-17 AFCON to 16 Teams, Boosting Nigeria’s Qualification Hopes
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially expanded the number of participating teams in the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 12 to 16, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. This decision was approved by CAF’s Executive Committee on Monday and marks a significant shift in the tournament format ahead of the competition, which will…
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CAF Excos make key decisions for upcoming competitions
The CAF Executive Committee (EXCO), chaired by President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has approved the match calendar for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, which will be held from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Six cities—Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier—and nine stadiums have been selected to host Africa’s…
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TotalEnergies to sponsor 12 major events in wake of CAF’s partnership extension
Following the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 final draw, CAF and TotalEnergies have announced a significant four-year extension to their successful partnership as this renewed agreement solidifies TotalEnergies’ commitment to African football through 2028, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, finalized the agreement, ensuring TotalEnergies will sponsor…
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CHAN 2024: Congo disqualified from competition
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Congo from participating in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The African football governing body made the decision after confirm that Congo fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers. CAF disciplinary board acted on a complaint filed by the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation (FEGUIFUT) and…
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2025 Africa Cup of Nations Draw Set for Rabat
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on 27 January, determining the group-stage opponents for the 24 competing teams, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The teams will be divided into six groups of four, with the top two teams in each group and the four best third-placed sides advancing…
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CHAN 2024: CAF unveils new logo, trophy
With just hours to go before the final draw of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024, the Confédération Africaine de Football has unveiled a captivating new logo and a stunning trophy for the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. This fresh identity for CHAN embodies the competition’s deep-rooted connection to African football and…
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CAF competitions calendar year revealed as AFCON draw gets date
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Executive Committee (EXCO) under the leadership of Dr. Motsepe has made known date for football competitions across the continent following the executive meeting in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The meeting began with the president extending his congratulations to Morocco on the successful joint bid with Portugal and Spain to host…
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Top African artistes set to grace highly anticipated award ceremony
The 2024 CAF Awards will not only celebrate the pinnacle of African football but also the continent’s vibrant cultural scene. The glamorous ceremony, scheduled for Monday evening at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, will honor the best players, coaches, and teams of the past year, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Beyond the football pitch, the event…
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CAF African player of the year: NFF backs Ademola Lookman for glory
All things being equal, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman should be crowned the African Player of the Year at Monday evening’s 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrés in the Moroccan city of Marrakech as the Nigerian Football Federation reveal utmost backing for one of their own, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His three goals and two assists were…
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FIFA U-20 WWC African qualifiers: CAF set to conduct draws on Thursday
African football governing body, CAF is set to conduct draws for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday shortly after the draws for the for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Teams that will participate in the draw includes; Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon,…
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CAF prioritizes Women’s Football, Technical advancement
The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of women’s football and technical advancement during two critical meetings held in Cairo, Egypt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Presided over by CAF Vice-President and Women’s Football Committee Chairperson Kanizat Ibrahim, the women’s football organizing committee convened to discuss strategies for further developing the women’s game.…
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Africa’s youth football excellence and academies: CAF holds pivotal meeting in Cairo
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) convened a significant gathering of football development professionals and leading academies in Africa on December 4th, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The event aimed to foster collaboration, share best practices, and collectively enhance youth development across the continent. CAF General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, emphasized the importance of…
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CAF appoint Senegalese Issa Sy, others for Super Eagles clash against Benin
Senegalese official Issa Sy, who was in charge when the Super Eagles pipped Angola 1-0 at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny during the quarter-final match of the Africa Cup of Nations finals has been selected by CAF as referee for Thursday’s encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. He will be supported by compatriots Djibril Camara (assistant 1), Nouha…
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2024 CAF Awards: Kanu backs Lookman for Africa’s top football honour
Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu has thrown his weight behind Ademola Lookman to be crowned Africa’s best player at the 2024 CAF Awards, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, 27, is among 10 nominees, including Super Eagles teammate William Troost-Ekong, for the prestigious award, which will be presented on 16 December in Marrakech, Morocco. “Lookman is a very…
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2024 CAF Awards: Lookman plays down pressure to win CAF Player of the Year
Ademola Lookman has insisted he feels no additional pressure to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, despite being one of the top contenders, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Atalanta forward is among 10 nominees for the prestigious honour, following an remarkable year for club and country. His outstanding records for the year under…
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CAF fortifies African football with 3-days safety symposium
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is hosting a three-day National Safety and Security Officers Symposium in Cairo, Egypt, from October 29th to 31st, 2024. As Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered, this event aims to promote a culture of safe stadiums across the African continent by bringing together 54 National Safety and Security Officers from various African nations. The…
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CAF appoint Moroccan match officials for Super Eagles vs Rwanda clash
CAF has also appointed Moroccan match officials for the game, with Samir Guezzaz in the role of referee at the encounter that will commence at 5pm Nigeria time. His compatriots Zakaria Brinsi, Abdessamad Abertoune and Kech Chaf Mustapha will serve as assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2 and fourth official respectively, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Prosper Harrison…