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CAF increases safety & security officer capacity through successful workshop in Abidjan!

The Confédération Africaine de Football’s (CAF) ongoing efforts of reshaping the face of African football continues to move at an exciting pace, as various divisions of the governing body of African football continue rolling out impactful initiatives across the continent. The CAF Safety & Security Division, led by Dr Christian …

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IMG wins CAF media rights for Rest of the World territories!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and IMG, a global sports, events and representation company, today announced that IMG has won the exclusive rights to distribute the international media rights for CAF’s events in 85+ countries from 2023-2025. This excludes territories in the MENA region, selected areas and Sub Saharan …

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African Legends honour Earthquake victims during friendly match in Marrakech!

Some of Africa’s most celebrated football names including former winners of African Player of the Year joined their Moroccan counterparts in an exhibition match staged in hounour of those who lost their lives during the tragic Earthquake in September 2023. The earthquake largely affected areas around Marrakech – the venue …

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CAF launches CAF Research Hub to support African Football Development!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced the launch of the CAF Research Hub that is aimed at providing support to CAF’s Member Associations and their Development Projects. The CAF Research Hub will focus on how the information is gathered and used. As research has played a significant role …

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Eswatini FA benefits from CAF Club Licensing Online Platform Workshop!

The Confederation de Africaine Football’s ongoing efforts of aiding and giving support to all its 54 Member Associations continues across the various CAF Divisions, as the governing body of African football works tirelessly towards making African football globally competitive and self-sustaining. The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) recently hosted its CAF …

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Over 160 receive training recognition at WAFU B Schools Championship!

More than 160 participants in educational programs at the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Zone’s African Schools Football Championship have been recognised in Lome. The attendees, who are young people, took part in initiatives like coaching workshops, safeguarding courses and reporting schemes attached to the zonal schools tournament in …

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FIFA media rights tenders commence for Sub-Saharan Africa!

FIFA have announce that it has opened two separate tender processes for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Sub-Saharan Africa. With qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26 having commenced in Africa this month, entities in Sub-Saharan Africa are now …

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Feet ‘N’ Tricks elevates the game at Freestyle Connect Africa 2023 in Cairo!

In a stunning display of skill and athleticism, the Freestyle Connect Africa 2023, held in Cairo, culminated in a triumphant moment for Ali Yahia (Algeria), Ramy Boujlil (Morocco), and Mohamed Gamal (Egypt), who claimed the top three spots, respectively. The event, hosted by Feet ‘N’ Tricks International Limited, the biggest …

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Third edition of Africa Best XI to include new award for leading women players!

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFPRO Africa will announce the Africa Best XI for men and women players at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on December 11, 2023. It will be the third edition of the men’s team and inaugural event for women players. The previous editions were …

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CAF Executive Committee to meet on Saturday in Abidjan!

The CAF Executive Committee (“EXCO”) will hold a meeting on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The meeting, to be chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, will take place at the Hotel Sofitel Ivoire from 10h00 GMT (Local time), followed by a press conference. The programme also …

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