Tag Archives: Africa

CAF marks the month of August under the seal of Safety and Security!

On Wednesday, CAF launched an online training workshop dedicated to Club Security and Safety Officers (SSO) from 12 leagues on the continent. The program will benefit 360 Premier League Clubs’ OSS from 12 CAF Member Associations, of which Senegal and Mauritania are the first participants. Train 360 Club Safety and …

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FIFA’s Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Issa Hayatou!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Mr Issa Hayatou, former CAF president, former FIFA President ad interim, FIFA Vice-President and member of the FIFA Council, as well as Honorary FIFA Vice‑President, responsible for having breached article 15 (Duty of Loyalty) of the FIFA Code of Ethics. …

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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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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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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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CAF takes part in UN Counter Terrorism Programme!

Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) participated on Tuesday (June 29, 2021) in the “Securing of vulnerable targets from terrorist attacks: Challenges and opportunities of major sporting event security management” programme, a part of the second Counter-Terrorism week organized by United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The Global Programme on Security …

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CAF comments on Ghana Premier League incident, reaffirms media freedom!

Africa’s CAF has noted an incident that took place on Wednesday, June 23, during the Ghana Premier League fixture between Asante Kotoko and Karela United where supporters entered the media working area and got involved in a physical scuffle with a media representative Andy Abraham Mantey. CAF condemned the incident …

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