Africa

CAF successfully kicks off CLOP Workshop drive in Zambia!

The rollout of the CAF Club Licensing Platform (CLOP) is fast gaining momentum, as Member Associations and Leagues across the continent continue to adopt and implement the innovative system that has been designed by CAF to assist clubs and federations in digitizing their operations. Working closely with the Football Association …

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CAF to host Governance & Finance workshops with all 54 Member Associations!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will be rolling out its first ever CAF Governance and Finance Roadshow with all its 54 Member Associations. In line with the CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe’s bold vision of making African football to be globally competitive and self-sustainable, CAF is embarking on this …

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CAF announces CAF Awards 2023 Nominees for Men’s Categories!

CAF has revealed the list of nominees for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023 as preparations for the Awards Gala scheduled for December 11, 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, gather momentum. A panel of CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends and selected media representatives from a number of countries …

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Newly launched CAF Women’s Instructor Course successfully rolled out in Rabat!

Following the recently concluded CAF Women’s Instructors Course, the CAF Coaching Division is proud to have launched a newly designed CAF Women’s Instructors course aimed at creating a pathway for coaching educators to become instructors and promote the growth of women’s football across all of CAF’s 54 Member Associations. The …

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FIFA’s Fatma Samoura to receive inaugural Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Lifetime Leadership Award!

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) have announce that FIFA’s first female and non-European Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award. Fatma Samoura will be presented with the AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award at the 9th edition of the …

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FIFA receives declarations of interest in hosting FIFA World Cup editions in 2030 & 2034!

FIFA has received the following declarations of interest as per the bidding process and regulations approved by the FIFA Council on October 4, 2023: FIFA World Cup 2030 – Moroccan Football Association – Portuguese Football Federation – Spanish Football Association Centenary celebration – Uruguayan Football Association (one match) – Argentinian …

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Macron named official Match Ball partner of African Football League 2023!

The links between African football and Macron are getting stronger. Starting this year, Macron will be Official Ball Partner to the African Football League. The new competition, supported by FIFA and CAF, will kick off for the first time today, October 20, with Simba SC and Al Ahly SC set …

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2023 FIFA Club World Cup – Saudi Arabia: Second phase of ticket sales now under way!

The second phase of ticket sales for the 20th FIFA Club World Cup is now live at FIFA.com/tickets . Individual match tickets for all games will be available during the second phase of sales. Accessibility tickets – Wheelchair User, Easy Access Standard and Easy Access Amenity – are also available …

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CAF concludes Elite Women’s Instructors Course in Rabat!

The Confédération Africaine de Football successfully concluded an Elite Women’s Football Instructors Course in Rabat, Morocco. The weeklong course, held earlier this month at the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Rabat, forms part of CAF’s ongoing commitment to developing women’s football on the continent. A total of 16 elite female …

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CAF Inspection Team to visits Africa Cup of Nations 2023 host cities!

As part of the preparations towards a successful TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, CAF in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (COCAN) will conduct a five-day inspection mission in a number of cities that will host the competition next year. The delegation will visit four cities: San …

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