Africa

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 …

Read More »

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 …

Read More »

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 …

Read More »

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 …

Read More »

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 …

Read More »

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%. …

Read More »

2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Rwanda withdraws from African qualifiers!

CAF has received correspondence from Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) indicating their withdrawal from the African Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India. Rwanda was scheduled to face DR Congo in the first qualifying round later this month in January 2022. The double header is therefore cancelled, …

Read More »

2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Sierra Leone withdraws from African qualifiers!

Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has withdrawn from the African Qualifiers of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India. Sierra Leone was scheduled to face Senegal in the first qualifying round in January 2022. The double header between Sierra Leone and Senegal is therefore cancelled and Senegal is …

Read More »

Union Camerounaise de Brasseries signs up as National Supporter of Africa Cup of Nations!

Cameroonian beverage company, Union Camerounaise de Brasseries (UCB) has signed up with CAF as the national supporter of the TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. The status of ‘National Supporter’ makes UCB the official and exclusive supplier of mineral water, soft drinks and beer beverages for the duration of …

Read More »