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CAF Appeals Jury Overturns Sanctions Against Samuel Eto’o, Paving Way For CAF Executive Committee Bid
20 Feb

CAF Appeals Jury Overturns Sanctions Against Samuel Eto’o, Paving Way For CAF Executive Committee Bid

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Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o has won his appeal against sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), clearing the path for his potential candidacy for a seat on the CAF Executive Committee, AfricaSoccer.com can reveal. Eto’o, who currently serves as the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), had been fined USD200,000 and sanctioned for the alleged breaches of CAF Ethics principles. This many believe led to him being disqualified from contesting CAF’s March elections due to alleged breaches of ethical principles. However, after an eight-month legal battle, CAF’s Appeals Board ruled that its Disciplinary Board lacked jurisdiction…
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CHAN 2024: CAF disqualifies Congo
23 Jan

CHAN 2024: CAF disqualifies Congo

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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has disqualified Congo from participating at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. CAF disciplinary board, acting on a complaint filed by Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, FEGUIFUT, ruled that the Congolese fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers last month. Mankou Nguembete Japhet Elo, the player in question, was paraded by Congo in both legs of the qualifiers. CAF also fined the Congolese Football Federation $10,000 for their action. Equatorial Guinea will now face Home Eagles, defending champions Senegal and Sudan in Group D at CHAN 2024, following the continent’s soccer governing body’s verdict. CHAN…
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CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN To August
15 Jan

CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN To August

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The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been postponed until August – just 18 days before the tournament was due to kick off in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. A Confederation of African Football (Caf) statement, said its experts had advised that “more time is required” to ensure the infrastructure and facilities for the finals are “at the levels necessary”. Last month Kenya’s then-sports minister moved to allay concerns that the country might lose hosting rights for the competition, which is for domestic-based players. The 2024 CHAN was set to take place between 1 and 28 February, with some countries having already announced their squads…
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CAF’s Executive Committee Approves 2025 Football Calendar
17 Dec

CAF’s Executive Committee Approves 2025 Football Calendar

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The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the competition calendar for 2025, including the date for the highly anticipated draw of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The committee convened on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of the CAF awards ceremony. Among the key decisions, the committee confirmed that the final draw for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will take place on January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. Additionally, CAF reinforced Morocco’s growing role as a host nation by awarding it the hosting rights for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17…
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CAF President Congratulates Morocco For Being Awarded 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting Rights
12 Dec

CAF President Congratulates Morocco For Being Awarded 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting Rights

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President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe has celebrated Morocco’s selection as a co-host for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, alongside Spain and Portugal. Speaking at the FIFA Extraordinary Congress following the announcement, Dr Motsepe highlighted the significance of the collaboration, describing it as a bridge between Africa and Europe through football. “The Morocco, Portugal, and Spain partnership brings together and unites Africa and Europe through football and inspires all of us to work together to make the world a better place. Today is a proud day for African football as Morocco becomes only the second…
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Nigerians In Libya Cry For Help As Police Embark On Arbitrary Detention Following CAF Ruling
04 Nov

Nigerians In Libya Cry For Help As Police Embark On Arbitrary Detention Following CAF Ruling

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The Libyan Police have reportedly started imposing fines and engaging in mass arrests of Nigerians in the country. According to reports, the mass arrests are a reaction to CAF fining the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 and awarding three points to the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they were subjected to inhumane treatment during their away trip to Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. An unidentified Nigerian community leader in Libya, in a video sighted by GhanaWeb Sports, shared that the arrests were intended to raise funds from Nigerians to pay the $50,000 fine. "The Libyan police are…
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2024 CHANQ: CAF Announces Date For Draw
03 Oct

2024 CHANQ: CAF Announces Date For Draw

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The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 Qualifiers draw has been scheduled on Wednesday, 09 October 2024. The draw will be conducted at 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT). Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will host the tournament between 01 – 28 February 2025. Ahead of the finals, two rounds of qualifiers will take place on a home and away basis. The first round of qualifiers will be played on the weekend of 25 – 27 October and 01 – 03 November 2024, with the second round confirmed for 20 – 22 December and 27 – 29 December 2024. Since its 2009…
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CAF Approves Accra Sports Stadium For Ghana Vs Sudan AFCON Qualifier
02 Oct

CAF Approves Accra Sports Stadium For Ghana Vs Sudan AFCON Qualifier

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Accra Sports Stadium for the TotalEnergies 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Matchday 3 qualifier between Ghana and Sudan. According to a letter from CAF to the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo, the continental body has santioned the Accra Stadium for the match scheduled for Friday, October 11, after an independent inspection. "Following a comprehensive review of the reports of the CAF independent inspection regarding the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadia, we are pleased to inform you that the Accra Sports Stadium has been approved to host the AFCON…
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2025 AFCONQ: CAF Inspects Accra And Cape Coast Stadia For Possible Approval
30 Sep

2025 AFCONQ: CAF Inspects Accra And Cape Coast Stadia For Possible Approval

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has completed inspections of the Accra and Cape Coast stadiums for potential approval to host category C matches, according to a report by Joy Sports. This follows the suspension of the Baba Yara Stadium’s license to host category C games due to its substandard playing surface. CAF’s decision has left Ghana without a certified stadium to hold international fixtures. As a result, the country was forced to consider alternative venues abroad for their October doubleheader against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Reports indicate that, CAF inspectors visited Ghana over…
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Ahly And Zamalek Set For Epic CAF Super Cup Showdown In Riyadh
27 Sep

Ahly And Zamalek Set For Epic CAF Super Cup Showdown In Riyadh

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The stage is set for an epic clash as Al Ahly and Zamalek, Egypt’s two biggest football clubs, go head-to-head in the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2024 final tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With kick-off at the Arena Stadium at 1800 GMT, the match promises to be a thrilling showdown between these long-time rivals, who are both vying to start their seasons with a major trophy. Al Ahly, the reigning TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners, have firmly established themselves as the dominant force in African club football. Under the guidance of coach Marcel Koller, the “Red Devils” secured their fourth…
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