Lagos State has intensified preparations for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards following an inspection visit by a CAF delegation to assess the city’s readiness to host the prestigious continental event. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed on Monday that officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission received the...
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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been rewarded with a new house after successfully defending her CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year title, a fitting recognition for one of Africa’s most accomplished footballers. The certificate to the house, gifted by Jedo Investment Company Limited, was presented to Nnadozie by...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards as the country pushes to stage two major events on the African football calendar. The endorsement was disclosed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a statement confirming that the President also...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially ruled on the outcome of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final, declaring Morocco as winners following Senegal’s forfeiture. In a decision released by @CAF_media, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that the Senegal national team forfeited the final...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just 12 days before it was scheduled to kick off in Morocco. The tournament was originally fixed for March 17 to April 3 but will now hold from July 25 to August 16. Morocco...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on Senegal and host nation Morocco following disorder that overshadowed the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 final in Rabat. In a statement, CAF said its Disciplinary Board found both football federations, as well as players and officials from the two teams, guilty...
Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Rabat, and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, this has been an amazing tournament. The football infrastructure here has...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to the 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, signaling a remarkable rise in global football standings. The new ranking, published on FIFA’s official website, reflects a 12-place leap from Nigeria’s previous 38th spot, accompanied by a notable +79.09...
Football’s global and continental governing bodies, FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), have strongly condemned the “unacceptable scenes” that disrupted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat, pledging firm disciplinary action against those found culpable. The explosive incident occurred late in normal time of the...
Morocco has formally petitioned both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA over incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters during the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the Moroccan Football Federation confirmed it had referred the matter to the...
International Afrobeats star Burna Boy reportedly faced an unexpected hitch on his arrival in Morocco after airport customs officials raised concerns over his expensive gold jewellery. The incident was disclosed by the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, who said the Nigerian singer was briefly...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 quarter-final clashes involving Nigeria vs Algeria and Cameroon vs Morocco. CAF confirmed that recent match reports and video evidence point to “potentially unacceptable behaviour” from certain...
Hosts Morocco launched their AFCON 2025 campaign on a winning note on Sunday night, overcoming early nerves to secure a convincing 2–0 victory over Comoros in the opening Group A fixture at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium, Rabat. Backed by a roaring home crowd, the Atlas Lions were handed...
African football is set for a historic shake-up as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will move from its long-standing two-year cycle to a four-year format after the 2028 edition. CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the landmark decision on Saturday,...
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi have lauded Nigeria’s Super Eagles over their 4-1 win over Gabon at the 2026 CAF World Cup playoffs. The game played at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Thursday saw Nigeria qualify to the final World Cup playoffs...
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Sunday thrashed Remo Stars FC 5-1 in the first leg of the second round of the CAF champions league at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. The South African side dominated proceedings from the start of the match with goal keeper and skipper...
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got more intense as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the matchups for its playoff semifinals. Scheduled to take place in Morocco between November 13 and 16, the fixtures will see Nigeria square off against Gabon, while Cameroon...
Bayelsa Queens, champions of Nigeria’s Women’s Premier League, secured their spot in the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers with a commanding 3-0 victory over Togo’s ASKO on Wednesday at the Stade du Lycée Scientifique. The Prosperity Girls asserted control early but broke through in...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed new sanctions on Kenya, co-host of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking the second penalty in two weeks due to recurring security failures. In a statement released Monday evening, CAF announced restrictions on attendance at the 48,000-capacity Moi International Sports Centre, commonly...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a historic increase in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 prize money, doubling the winner’s share to a whopping $1 million and boosting the total prize money by 45% to over $3.4...