Nigeria will have no representative in the race for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Young Player of the Year award after the continental body unveiled its 10-man shortlist on Wednesday. The list features players from eight countries, with Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco providing two nominees each....
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports, describing the appointment of Mr Samson Adamu as the first Nigerian General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football as further evidence of the country’s potential for international leadership....
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially restored the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to its traditional two-year cycle after abandoning its earlier plan to hold the tournament every four years. The decision was unanimously approved by the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO), marking a major policy shift for...
It was a bad night for Osimhen and Galatasaray but he still found a way to make it good for someone else. Barca beat Galatasaray 4-1 at Rams Park on Tuesday. Champions League. Batrakov gave Gala the lead early, then Cancelo levelled, and Fermin Lopez, Anthony Gordon and Adeyemi...
Edo Queens have emerged champions of the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League after defeating Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies on penalties in Saturday’s thrilling final in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The Nigerian champions recovered twice from behind to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw before the match was decided from the spot. Ampem...
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the world football governing body FIFA formally accepted the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and other principal officers of the federation. FIFA also said it was backing the proposed comprehensive reform roadmap for Nigerian football. The immediate implication of...
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...
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,...