2026 WAFCON: Heavyweights face early tests as Africa’s best prepare for group stage battle
The stage is set for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with 16 of the continent’s top...
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CAF confirms final squads for WAFCON 2026 as 413 players prepare for record tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the final squads for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of...
European broadcasters embrace WAFCON as CAF secures landmark global TV coverage for Morocco 2026
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has secured unprecedented global television coverage for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of...
CAS sets October hearing to decide 2025 AFCON title dispute
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled a hearing for October 8 to determine the outcome of the...
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe hold key AFCON 2028 hosting bid talks
A crucial meeting involving South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe is set to take place today as the three Southern African...
Why African teams continue to thrive at major tournaments
African national teams have increasingly established themselves as genuine contenders at major international tournaments, with strong performances at the FIFA...
CAF confirms AFCON 2027 will remain a 24-team tournament
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be contested by 24...
Guinea set to host CAF matches again as stadiums near approval amid South Africa travel concerns
Guinea is on course to host official CAF matches on home soil once again, with a government official confirming that...
CAF awaiting CAS verdict on disputed AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal – Motsepe
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Confederation of African Football is awaiting the final ruling from the...
Omar Artan is the best referee in Africa, says CAF president after US World Cup entry denial
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has thrown his full support behind Somali referee Omar Artan, describing him as the best...
What does the expansion of the Africa Cup of Nations mean
The Africa Cup of Nations will feature 28 teams for the first time from the 2027 edition after the Confederation...
CAF studying proposal to increase Champions League places, says Motsepe
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe says the governing body is reviewing proposals to increase the number of...
AFCON to expand to 28 teams from 2027 edition as CAF announces new format
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will expand from 24 to 28 teams beginning with the 2027 tournament, Confederation of...
Cameroon begin Women’s AFCON 2026 campaign with hopes of ending title drought
Cameroon will return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2026 with ambitions of finally claiming the continental title...
CAF opens commercial rights tender for AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the continental football governing body has launched the...
CAF opens bidding process for AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036 hosting rights
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for Member Associations interested in hosting the Africa...
The only confederation better than Africa is Europe – CAF president Motsepe
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Africa’s remarkable showing at the FIFA World Cup, insisting the continent’s progress on...
CAF to convene experts as Africa seeks stronger World Cup performances
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will organise a stakeholder forum to review Africa’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe to attend Jayden Adams’ funeral
Confederation of African Football President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that he will attend the funeral of late South Africa...
Motsepe rules out third term as CAF President in 2029 despite being eligible
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has ruled out seeking a third term in office in 2029, despite being eligible to...