CAF president, Motsepe, calls for respect amid Nigeria-Libya controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has urged nations across the continent to treat visiting teams with respect and dignity.
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Cameroonians fault FIFA’s six-month ban on Samuel Eto’o
The decision by the world football governing body FIFA, to slam a six-month ban on the President of Cameroon Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, has been described as a “wicked act” by some of the country’s journalists and football fans.
CAF dangles $50,000 on Rangers, Remo Stars, Enyimba, others
As this season’s Confederation of African Football (CAF) inter-clubs competition kicks off this weekend, the clubs in the opening round have been offered financial lifeline by CAF. According to a press statement by CAF on Friday, the Clubs participating in the Preliminary Stages of both the Champions League and Confederation Cup will each get $50 000. This is in line with CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe’s promise to improve club competitions and provide more financial assistance to clubs.
CAF supremo Issa Hayatou dead at 78
The former leader of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, has died at the age of 78, his compatriot Samuel Eto’o announced on Friday.
Mohamed Salah mourns death of Egyptian footballer Ahmed Refaat
Egyptian football is in mourning after international player Ahmed Refaat died at the age of 31 due to complications following a heart attack he suffered four months ago during a match.
Next Cup of Nations finals to start in December 2025
CAIRO :The next Africa Cup of Nations finals have been put back six months and will now be played from Dec. 21, 2025 to Jan. 18, 2026, the Confederation of African (CAF) football announced on Friday.
Hawks raid on SAFA: CAF's demand for answers shines light on ignored complaint to FIFA
The walls seem to be closing in on the beleaguered Danny Jordaan with the continent's football governing body stepping into the fray following the Hawks' raid at the offices of the South African Football Association (SAFA).
AFCON 2023: Host nation Ivory Coast win dramatic tournament
For eventual champions Ivory Coast, the tournament was a rollercoaster. They lost two group games and barely qualified for the knockout stages. The shaky start led to the sacking of manager Jean-Louis Gasset, who was replaced by Emerse Fae, who guided the host nation to AFCON glory.