Following a successful CAF Women’s Champions League, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 that concluded with Mamelodi Sundowns being crowned African champions, the CAF Technical Study Group has announced the tournament’s Best XI. From the eight participating clubs, the line-up unsurprisingly includes five Mamelodi Sundowns players who were instrumental in their side’s impressive …
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CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has toured facilities at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium and Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium as preparations for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 intensifies. The visits are part of a three-day tour to four venues: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Yamoussoukro …
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Cote d’Ivoire electronics company, Smart Technology, has come on board as an ‘Official National Supporter’ of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023. With Cote d’Ivoire placing a major emphasis on smart and digital technology in enabling the country’s future development, Smart Technology CI becomes an important addition to …
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FIFA have announce that it has opened two separate tender processes for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Sub-Saharan Africa. With qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26 having commenced in Africa this month, entities in Sub-Saharan Africa are now …
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Fatma Samoura honoured in recognition of her achievements as Secretary General; Progress in women’s football and development schemes central themes of speech; Vows to continue work against discrimination after stepping down at the end of the year. Fatma Samoura has received the Choiseul Grand Prix award at a ceremony in …
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CAF has announced the shortlists for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. Ten players remain in contention for the topmost Player of the Year including last year’s winner Sadio Mane of Senegal. The Interclub Player of the Year has 10 contenders whilst Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player …
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In a stunning display of skill and athleticism, the Freestyle Connect Africa 2023, held in Cairo, culminated in a triumphant moment for Ali Yahia (Algeria), Ramy Boujlil (Morocco), and Mohamed Gamal (Egypt), who claimed the top three spots, respectively. The event, hosted by Feet ‘N’ Tricks International Limited, the biggest …
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFPRO Africa will announce the Africa Best XI for men and women players at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on December 11, 2023. It will be the third edition of the men’s team and inaugural event for women players. The previous editions were …
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The CAF Executive Committee (“EXCO”) will hold a meeting on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The meeting, to be chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, will take place at the Hotel Sofitel Ivoire from 10h00 GMT (Local time), followed by a press conference. The programme also …
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The 2023/24 season of the CAF African Schools Football Championship is officially underway, as CAF, through its Member Associations Division prepares to roll out the second edition of the ground-breaking youth football tournament as envisioned by CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe. Building on from the success of its inaugural edition, …
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