CAF referee appointments ignite outrage ahead of 2026 World Cup playoffs
CAF faces mounting backlash over how it selected match officials for Africa’s 2026 World Cup playoff semifinals, a decision critics...
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SuperSport secures Sub-Saharan rights for AFCON 2025
CAF and SuperSport have agreed a full broadcast rights partnership for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, delivering...
CAF appoints South African referee Abongile Tom to officiate Nigeria-Gabon World Cup playoff
South African referee Abongile Tom has been appointed as the centre referee for the crucial World Cup playoff between Nigerian...
CAF under fire after reinstating eliminated nations for Women’s AFCON 2026
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing mounting criticism after reinstating four national teams previously eliminated from the 2026...
CAF begins Media Accreditation for World Cup Qualifiers play-offs in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially launched the media accreditation process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers...
Beninese journalist Hugues Zinsou Zounon has openly criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its decision to reinstate Ivory...
CAF expands Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams ahead of 2026 Morocco tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12...
CAF reinstates Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Mali, and Egypt for expanded 2026 Women’s AFCON
CAF has reinstated four previously eliminated nations — Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Mali, and Egypt — for the 2026 Women’s Africa...
Sudan’s Mahmood Ismaïl to officiate crucial Cameroon–DR Congo playoff
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Sudanese referee Mahmood Ismaïl to take charge of the decisive playoff between...
CAF sets date for interclub competition draw in Johannesburg
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that the draw for this season’s continental interclub tournaments will take...
CAF confirms VAR to be used for the first time in African World Cup playoff matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that video assistant refereeing (VAR) will be introduced during the 2026...
CAF dismisses Orlando Pirates’ protest against Saint-Eloi Lupopo
CAF has rejected the Orlando Pirates’ protest against Saint-Eloi Lupopo, bringing relief to the Congolese club after days of uncertainty...
Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal nominated for 2025 World’s Best Referee Award
Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal has earned a nomination for the 2025 World’s Best Referee Award, presented by the International Federation...
Fouzi Lekjaa condemns conspiracy targeting Morocco over AFCON and World Cup
Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has strongly criticised what he described as a “real conspiracy” against Morocco amid persistent...
Nigeria Premier Football League chief hails Rivers United exploits in Africa campaign
Chairman of the Nigerian Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has heaped praise on Rivers United for their impressive performance in...
Beninese midfielder Loïc Hounkanlin targets CAF comeback after early exit with Gbohloé-Su
Loïc Hounkanlin, the promising Beninese midfielder, continues to rise through African football after gaining valuable experience with Togo’s Gbohloé-Su in...
CAF confirms November date for Champions League and Confederation Cup group stage draws
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will conduct the group stage draws for both the CAF Champions League and the...
AFCON Women’s 2026 Qualifiers: Final spots up for grabs in Tuesday’s decisive matches
The race to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Tuesday, with the final...
Wydad and Raja Casablanca outline strict nan measures ahead of derby clash
Wydad Casablanca and Raja Casablanca issued a joint statement on Monday detailing new security and organizational measures for their highly...
Guinea awaits CAS verdict on 2025 AFCON appeal against Tanzania
Guinea will discover on November 17 whether their appeal against Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers...