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Africa

Binance becomes official sponsor of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021)!

Binance have announced themselves as an official sponsor of the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, taking place from January 9 till February 6, 2022 in Cameroon. This sponsorship deal will make Binance the exclusive cryptocurrency and blockchain platform for the AFCON 2021 tournaments as Binance take their …

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CAF announce dates for 2022 FIFA World Cup – African Qualifiers & 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draws!

The Executive Committee of the Confederations of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates for both 2022 FIFA World Cup – African Qualifiers and TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Qualifiers draws at its meeting. The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Qualifiers draw will be …

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AFCON 2021 to be broadcast in over 150 countries as Africa’s biggest event kicks off in Cameroon today!

The stage is set for the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations and the world is tuning in as a record number of global broadcasters prepare to beam the African continent’s showpiece football tournament from Cameroon to millions of fans in 157 countries. Africa’s star footballers have been setting the …

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Sadio Mane and New Balance reveal AFCON tournament boots!

Liverpool FC and Senegal international Sadio Mané has collaborated with New Balance on special-edition boots ahead of Africa’s major tournament. Introduced in vivid Impulse Orange and Blue tones, the boots named ‘THE LION ROARS’ have been crafted as a symbol of the Senegalese inspiring the next generation of young lions. …

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AFCON 2021: Update on number of substitutions & Minimum number of players in case of positive COVID-19 tests!

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 will kick-off tomorrow, January 9. Please be advised of the following: Number of substitute players per match: CAF will apply the five substitutions per match rule during this competition, as follows: Each team will be permitted to use a maximum of five …

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CAF EXCO approves increase in Africa Cup of Nations prizemoney!

CAF Executive Committee has resolved to increase the prize money of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021. The decision was taken at yesterday’s Executive Committee meeting chaired by President, Dr Patrice Motsepe in Douala, Cameroon. The increase is in line with CAF’s commitment to reward merit performance and …

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VAR to be used in all 52 Africa Cup of Nations matches for the first time!

For the first time in the history of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, all 52 matches of the competition will use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in Cameroon starting this weekend. The competition will kick-off on Sunday, January 9, 2022 with hosts Cameroon playing Burkina Faso at 17h00 local time …

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AFCON Poster launched as kick-off time is nigh!

With excitement mounting as Africa’s finest stars prepare to gather for the TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021, the Confederation of African Football and the Local Organising Committee has unveiled the vibrant tournament poster in Cameroon today. Symbolising football’s energy and passion – and its ability to unite across …

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UMBRO & CAF enter into multi-year partnership!

UMBRO South Africa has entered into a multi-year exclusive partnership agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The comprehensive partnership will see the iconic sports brand become the exclusive technical sponsor for CAF organized tournaments and events. The partnership will commence in January 2022, where UMBRO will kit all …

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Africa Cup of Nations capacity in Cameroon capped between 60% and 80%!

Following extensive consultation with the Cameroon government in the light of the health crisis and the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, CAF and the Local Organising Committee have agreed to cap the capacity of the stadiums during the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021, between 60% and 80%. …

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