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 »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Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has withdrawn from the African Qualifiers of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India.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 »CAF appoints Broadcast Services partners for 2022-2023!
CAF has appointed Infront France, AMP Visual, Globecast and Mediapro as Broadcast Services suppliers at CAF events for the period 2022-2023. This will include the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021, TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 and other …
Read More »CAF General Secretary meets Congo DR President during working visit in Kinshasa!
CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba met the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi during his working visit to the country’s capital, Kinshasa where he delivered a message from CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe. They discussed the pilot project of the African School Champions Cup that will be …
Read More »LaLiga Grassroots Unveiled in MENA to Support & Promote Grassroots Football Development Excellence!
In line with its commitment to talent development and football excellence, LaLiga unveiled its LaLiga Grassroots program in the Middle East and North Africa, offering talents from across the region the next step in their football development pathway. The news was announced at a media event at LaLiga Academy UAE’s …
Read More »Africa Beach Soccer Union unveils headquarters in Abuja!
The headquarters of the Africa Beach Soccer Union, ABSU has been officially commissioned in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria. NFF President and member of the FIFA Council, Amaju Pinnick who was represented by the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi was impressed having donated the offices earlier in 2020, pledging …
Read More »2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Third African Qualifying Round First Leg!
Eight matches will be played this weekend from Friday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5 for the third qualifying round first leg of the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Costa Rica. After two thrilling rounds, the race for qualification is halfway through. This new stage will mark the …
Read More »CAF Member Associations unanimously back FIFA World Cup every two years proposal!
The 52 Members of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have unanimously voted to support the proposal for a biennial FIFA World Cup. The 13th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly met in Cairo, Egypt yesterday. The meeting was attended by Minister of Sport and Youth in Egypt, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, FIFA …
Read More »President Infantino reiterates FIFA’s commitment to African football!
Infantino promises to give African football support it “deserves”; FIFA President highlights “unequalled” potential of African football; IMC & Pan-African Super League on agenda at CAF Extraordinary General Assembly. Speaking during the 13th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino assured delegates that FIFA will continue to …
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