A number of African football legends including Ghana’s John Paintsil, Siaka Tiene of Cote d’Ivoire, former Algeria star Nouredinne Bounaas and Zambian Clifford Mulenga will form part of the historic on-site commentary team for CAF during the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Algeria 2022 starting from January 13, 2023 in …
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The Nigeria Football Federation have inaugurated Faith Irabor as the head of the referees’ committee of the Nigerian FF, making her the first woman to occupy that position. Prior to her appointment, Irabor, is a retired FIFA referee, former CAF Referee Instructor, the first Vice President of the Nigeria Referees …
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CAF is saddened by the passing of Cameroonian legend Modeste M’Bami on Saturday at the age of 40. M’Bami who had 38 caps for Cameroon, was part of the team that won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. At club level, he played for a number of clubs including Dynamo …
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FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino has expressed his regrets after former Cameroon international Modeste Mbami passed away on Saturday following a cardiac arrest at the age of 40 in Paris France. On a post on Instagram few hours after Mbami’s death was confirmed, FIFA’s supremo shared a picture of the once …
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The Guinean Government decided to change the name of the Bafatá field, the second capital of the country, to Estádio Pelé, in response to the appeal of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who asked for a worldwide tribute to the former Brazilian footballer. The decision was taken at the Council of …
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Cape Verde’s Prime Minister Dr Ulisses Correira e Silva has announced that the country’s national stadium in Praia will be named after world football icon Pele. The 15,000 seater “Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde”, erected in 2010 and opened in 2014 has been the home base of the “Blue Sharks” …
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With the clock ticketing and kick-off of TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Algeria 2022 kick-off nears, the Local Organising together with CAF unveiled the official mascot for the competition named Cobtan. Cobtan or ‘Captain’ in English, will be the face of the competition that will kick-off on January 13, 2023 …
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The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe expressed the condolences of Football on the African Continent on the passing of Football Icon Pelé. Dr Motsepe said: “Pelé was a unique inspiration to the African Continent and to football lovers worldwide and his death is a huge loss for supporters and …
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As part of building stronger links between CAF, Schools and students in Africa, CAF this week launched the African Schools Football Championship trophy design competition encouraging young designers to submit their creative designs. The trophy will be lifted by the winners of the Continental Phase of the African Schools Football …
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With just over two few weeks to go before the opening match of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”), CAF has today released the full list of match officials for the competition. The list includes 19 referees, 21 assistant referees and 12 video assistant referees representing 32 of CAF’s Member …
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