CAF considering Africa Cup of Nations expansion to 28 teams
2026-03-31
(Xinhua/NAN) Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has said that the Africa Cup of Nations could be expanded from 24 to 28 teams.Continue Reading
CAF considering Africa Cup of Nations expansion to 28 teams
2026-03-30
Team Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has said that the Africa Cup of Nations could be expanded from 24 to 28 teams. Motsepe made the remarks at a press conference following a CAF executive committee meeting, but did not specify how the tournament structure would change orContinue Reading
Morocco Walkout: Guinea seeks review of 1976 AFCON title
2026-03-19
By Victor Okoye Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. The call follows CAF’s decision to overturn the 2025 AFCON result as sanction on Senegal for a walkout, despite winning onContinue Reading
Motsepe calls for trust as CAF ruling sparks debate
2026-03-19
By Victor Okoye The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has called for trust as the confederation’s Appeals Board ruling on AFCON 2025 final has continued to spark debate. Motsepe made the call on Wednesday while reacting to the decision of the CAF Appeals Board. TheContinue Reading
CAF postpones 2026 WAFCON to July 25
2026-03-06
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Continue Reading
CAF approves new venue for Falconets U20 World Cup qualifier against Senegal
2026-01-31
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request for a change of venue for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal.Continue Reading
CAF fines Senegal, Morocco, suspends Hakimi for AFCON 2025 chaos
2026-01-29
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned Senegal and hosts Morocco after disorder marred the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 final in Rabat.Continue Reading
AFCON 2025: Fans decry poor officiating in Nigeria’s loss to Morrocco
2026-01-15
By Ijeoma Okigbo Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morrocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fans took to social media to criticise Ghanian referee Daniel Nii Laryea,Continue Reading
AFCON now to hold every 4 years – CAF
2025-12-20
Patrice Motsepe, President, Confederation of African Football (CAF), has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years, after the 2027 edition to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.Continue Reading
AFCON qualifier: CAF fines Libya $50,000, awards Nigeria 3 points
2024-10-26
By Victor Okoye The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has slammed Libya with a 50,000 dollars fine and also awarded Nigeria three points from the botched Matchday 4 2025 AFCON Qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match earlier scheduled to be played between LibyaContinue Reading