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Feet ‘N’ Tricks International unveils Freestyle Africa Unlocked 2020 Championships!

The largest promoter of Freestyle Football in Africa, Feet ‘N’ Tricks International, has unveiled the maiden edition of the Freestyle UNLOCKED Africa 2020 championship which is first of its kind on the continent. Valentine Ozigbo, the Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks International, in the company’s first vitual press conference held …

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African referees launch #Stayfit campaign against COVID-19!

With the suspension of competitions since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, African match officials have launched #Stayfit campaign to maintain their fitness levels during this difficult period. In a 6:45 minutes video, a section of Referees and Assistants Referees highlight the importance of physical activities and movements in boosting …

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Africa’s CAF initiates financial entitlement payments to clubs!

In light of growing concerns and evolving nature of COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the suspension of football activities across the African continent, CAF has resolved to accelerate the payment of final tranche of financial rewards to participating clubs in CAF Interclub competitions for the 2019/20 season. The distribution, which has …

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COVID-19’s impact on leagues across Africa!

The Coronavirus pandemic has continued to cause major upsets on world sports and African football has not been left behind, with the effects already rolling down. Here is how the pandemic has so far affected African leagues. Mauritius Mauritius became the first African country to end its football season due …

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UEFA Foundation for Children supporting projects in four sub-Saharan African countries!

Children in four sub-Saharan countries are benefiting from the partnership between the UEFA Foundation for Children and Inter Futura, an organisation that falls under the umbrella of FC Internazionale Milano. Inter Futura helps to run Inter Campus – a social project that helps thousands of children in need around the …

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Postponement of Africa’s Interclubs semis & Women’s qualifiers!

In light of growing concerns and evolving nature on COVID-19 amidst lockdown in most countries, the CAF Emergency Committee has decided to postpone the following matches until further notice: – CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup Semifinal matches: Both legs scheduled for May 1-3 & May 8-10, 2020 – …

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CAF President salutes health workers on World Health Day!

I bring you all greetings from the Confederation of African Football, during these trying times the world is experiencing. Let us not drop our guard in the fight against the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19), which has shaken every foundation of the world. In this fight, like in every match, the best …

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African Legends unite in the fight against COVID-19!

A group of African football legends have come together for a short video for the #Safehands and #Noshandshake challenge as part of efforts towards the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The 98-seconds video is collage shot by the players in their respective locations emphasizing on the importance of washing the hands …

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