Tag Archives: Africa

CAF Experts participate in global COVID-19 Security Meeting!

A team of experts led by CAF Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, took part in the United Nations (UN) Office of Counter-Terrorism’s International Experts Group virtual meeting held on Wednesday, 15 July 2020, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the security of major sporting events. The …

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Reopening of bidding process for Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2020!

Following the decision of the CAF Executive Committee, the bidding process for the hosting rights of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2020 has been reopened to Member Associations from July 5 till July 31, 2020. The bidding file must include the dossier on Accommodation, Transportation and Sporting Infrastructure …

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MTN unveiled as sponsors for Freestyle UNLOCKED Africa 2020, 5 International Judges announced!

Feet ‘N’ Tricks International, the organisers of the Freestyle UNLOCKED Africa 2020 has announced MTN as the headline sponsor for the fourth annual games. Valentine Ozigbo, the Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks International, in a press statement on Monday, July 6, 2020, revealed that the telecommunications giant will be the …

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Africa Cup of Nations postponed to 2022!

The CAF Executive Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, via video-conference to discuss the future of competitions and other related issues following the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee decided as follows; Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global …

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CAF releases guidelines for restart of competitions!

Following developments in the spread and control of COVID-19 across the continent and the rest of the world, series of meetings has been held regarding the future of competitions. It is in this regard that the CAF Medical Committee in collaboration with the Technical & Development Department and a team …

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African Legends embrace #19KickupsAgainstCovid19 in support of Stay Safe Africa campaign!

CAF in partnership with Speak Up Africa has kicked off the #19KickUpsAgainstCovid19 social media challenge, encouraging everyone to share information online to help stop the spread of COVID-19 on the African continent. The new online challenge forms part of the Stay Safe Africa campaign, which seeks to empower communities and …

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CAF Headquarters Agreement receives Egyptian Parliamentary seal of approval!

The CAF Headquarters Agreement received the approval of the Egyptian House of Representatives at its session on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Cairo, as the agreement completes the final legislative procedure before going into effect. Chaired by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Ali Abdel Aal, the session approved …

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Football development in Africa set for new era as Integral and Family & Football announce joint venture!

Integral and Family & Football today, June 8 announce a new joint venture partnership focused on augmenting the level of football talent identification, development and management, on the African continent. After almost a year of planning and working, Integral, the leading African sport management company, now enhances its service offering …

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African football Stakeholders discuss impact of COVID-19 on Safety & Security!

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAF on Monday, June 1 organized a video-conference meeting with Safety and Security Officers of the affiliated Member Associations and other stakeholders to discuss the impact of the outbreak on the safety and security aspects as far as the football on the continent is …

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CAF fast-tracks disbursement of financial aid to Member Associations!

At its meeting on Thursday, May 28 via video-conference, the CAF Emergency Committee has approved the immediate distribution of financial grants to Member Associations (MA) to support the management of football at the domestic levels hugely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of USD 10.8 Million will be transferred …

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