Africa

CAF launches CAF Research Hub to support African Football Development!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced the launch of the CAF Research Hub that is aimed at providing support to CAF’s Member Associations and their Development Projects. The CAF Research Hub will focus on how the information is gathered and used. As research has played a significant role …

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CAF Champions League action resumes with high-octane African football action this week!

Following an explosive opening to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stages last week, the action makes a return this Friday as the race towards a place in the knockout stages of Africa’s premier club football competition heats up. Following their crushing 3-0 defeat to Al Ahly in Egypt last …

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Time and Venue confirmed for 2023 CAF Awards in Morocco’s Marrakech!

The awe-striking city of Marrakech, Morocco will host the 2023 CAF Awards on Monday, December 11, 2023 with the event set to take place at Movenpick Hotel at 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT). The CAF Awards will celebrate the continent’s top achievers in what is expected to be a spectacular …

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Successful CAF A Licence coaching diploma concludes first phase in Johannesburg!

The South African Football Association (SAFA), is hosted its CAF A License Coaching course following a lengthy wait since 2017. A total of 25 coaches, comprising of tacticians from various divisions, including South Africa’s Premier Soccer League gathered at the headquarters of South African football in Johannesburg for the first …

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African Club Association to be launched on Thursday in Cairo!

Some of African Football Club’s senior executives and Club Chairpersons will travel to Cairo, Egypt to attend the launch of the African Club Association (“ACA”) on Thursday, November 30, 2023. The launch will be attended by a number of delegations including the CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe at Marriot Mena …

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Eswatini FA benefits from CAF Club Licensing Online Platform Workshop!

The Confederation de Africaine Football’s ongoing efforts of aiding and giving support to all its 54 Member Associations continues across the various CAF Divisions, as the governing body of African football works tirelessly towards making African football globally competitive and self-sustaining. The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) recently hosted its CAF …

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Shortlists of Women’s Categories for CAF Awards 2023 announced!

CAF has announced the shortlists for the women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. For the Player of the Year, ten players remain in the race for the prestigious individual honour. Whereas, the other categories namely Interclub Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player of the Year, …

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Over 160 receive training recognition at WAFU B Schools Championship!

More than 160 participants in educational programs at the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Zone’s African Schools Football Championship have been recognised in Lome. The attendees, who are young people, took part in initiatives like coaching workshops, safeguarding courses and reporting schemes attached to the zonal schools tournament in …

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President of Mauritania visits FIFA Forward-funded projects!

The President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, has visited the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM) headquarters to view the numerous FIFA Forward-funded projects on site. President Ghazouani visited the FFRIM facility in the capital, Nouakchott, where USD 11.1 million in FIFA Forward funds have been used to radically revamp and develop …

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MAs benefit from CAF African Schools Football Championship Ball Distribution Drive!

With the second edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) in full swing, Member Associations participating in the tournament have already reaped the rewards of being a part of this season’s competition. An innovative brainchild of CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe – which is a first in world …

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