Africa

Today in Kinshasa, FIFA, the Congo DR Football Association (FECOFA) and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed an historic MoU that will see the creation of a schools football championship. At a signing ceremony in the iconic Palais des Nations Hall, FECOFA President Constant Omari, FIFA …

Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) organized two seminars via videoconference, from March 22-24 & 29–31, 2021, to strengthen the capacities of women’s football administrators. Women’s football is one of CAF top priorities The aim of the workshop was to inform, educate and increase the managerial expertise of staff in charge …

UMBRO are pleased to welcome Zambian side Zanaco Football Club to the double diamond family. Playing in the top tier of Zambian football, ‘Sensational’ Zanaco was established in 1978 as a social team by employees of the national bank. The club has grown into one of the country’s most successful …

The Bureau of the FIFA Council took the following decisions concerning the governance of two member associations. Suspension of the Chadian Football Association The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to suspend the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) with immediate effect due to government interference. The suspension was prompted by the …

UMBRO today, April 2 announced a new long-term partnership with the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF). Having begun the association in 2019, this new agreement will see the men’s, women’s and developmental teams kitted out with high-performance match kit, training wear and off-field apparel. Technical and management staff will also be …

The CAF Executive Committee met by videoconference on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in presence of its general secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba. The meeting was chaired by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe. On infrastructures and competitions: The General Secretary gave a report to the EXCO on the state of degradation of infrastructure …

CAF has noted with shock the unacceptable news of the assault of match officials in Ghana during a First Division match between Might Royals and Tano Bofoakwa in Wamafo a few days ago. CAF General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba strongly condemned the assault on the match officials and called for a …

This is a brief update on a few matters, including the discussions concerning the release of African players from Europe and other countries for the FIFA International week. As you may be aware, after discussions with the French Football Federation and French Government, we eventually made progress and the French …

Following the withdrawal of the FTF’s approval by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Chad, CAF has decided to disqualify the Chad national team from the qualifiers for the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. Consequently, scheduled qualifier matches between Namibia (match 106) and Mali (match 130) for …

The home jersey is a slim-fit in the traditional green with a white and red collar. The front of the jersey is enriched by the sublimated graphic that recalls a symbol “Aloalo” and the “head of a zebu, the “Barea”, that is found on the national symbol. The away jersey …