Africa

CAF Women’s Champions League – COSAFA qualifiers draw held!

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, the draw for the COSAFA qualifying tournament of TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League was held in Johannesburg. The ceremony was led by the COSAFA Secretary General, Sue Destombes with the participation of coaches from committed clubs. Seven countries are participating in this first edition of …

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2021 Africa Cup of Nations final draw date announced!

CAF together with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of Cameroon announce that the draw for the final phase of the 33rd edition of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – Cameroon 2021, will take place on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Yaounde Conference Centre, Cameroon at 19h00 local time …

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UMBRO are new technical sponsors of Power Dynamos FC!

UMBRO are proud to welcome Zambia Super League side, Power Dynamos Football Club to the UMBRO family. Founded in 1971, the club joins the double diamonds at an exciting time as they prepare to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary as one of Zambia’s most decorated outfits. As official technical partner. we …

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Benin hosts landmark School Football Tournament!

12 boys and girls Under-16 teams contest week-long event; Tournament also included training for young referees and reporters; Grand Popo hosts event showcasing link between football, education and society. Mouyibath Aweba donned the colours of his school and prepared to play in a significant event in Benin’s football history. The …

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Seven WAFU B countries & CAF commit to African youth with Pan-African Schools Football Championship!

To help foster a new generation of African youth, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is developing a football competition to be introduced into schools across the continent. The CAF Pan-African Schools Football Championship will be an intercontinental school soccer tournament for both boys and girls in a grassroots effort …

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A new era for Women’s Football in Kenya!

On July 14, 2021, the Kenyan Football Federation (FKF) unveiled its new women’s football strategy, which aims to help highlight and develop the enormous potential of women’s football in Kenya. “Through this strategy, we hope to exploit, grow and develop the women’s game and guide Kenya’s vision of qualifying for …

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CAF president Motsepe speaking after the CAF ExCo meeting!

CAF president Dr. Patrice Motsepe held a press conference at Mohamed VI Sports Complex in Sale, Morocco after the conclusion of CAF Executive Committee meeting that was held on Friday, July 16, 2021. On financial and managerial aspects “We have to take urgent steps to deal with the financial challenges …

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Africa’s CAF receives PWC final investigation report!

CAF has received the Final Investigation Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC Final Report”). The PwC Final Report will be discussed at the CAF Executive Committee (“EXCO”) meeting on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Rabat, Morocco. The PwC Interim Report which was circulated to the CAF Member Associations in May 2021, identified …

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CAF Statement following acts of stadium misbehaviours in Benin!

CAF is investigating the incident that took place during the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final fixture between Raja Club Athletic and JS Kabylie in Cotonou, Benin on Saturday, July 10, 2021. A section of fans invaded the field following the final whistle affecting the events leading to the medal and …

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