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CAF Comments & Supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s Council of Europe Speech!

The President of the Confederation Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Dr Patrice Motsepe received cellphone calls yesterday from numerous football Presidents of African nations supporting the speech that FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered at the Council of Europe on Wednesday 26 January 2022; as the speech was in line with previous …

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The AFCON 2021 – Quarterfinals determined!

The Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 was concluded on Wednesday January 26, 2022. After eight exciting games, the quarterfinals pairings are now determined. The quarterfinal matches are as follows Match 45 – Saturday, January 29, 2022 – 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) – …

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CAF decides Olembe Stadium not to host AFCON 2021 matches until investigation results!

The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe today hosted a meeting of the CAF Organising Committee for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (“CAF AFCON Organising Committee”) and it was agreed that: due to the incident at Olembé Stadium that resulted in the death of eight spectators and several other …

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CAF President Dr Motsepe conveys heartfelt condolences to families of deceased spectators!

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the eight supporters who lost their lives at Olembe Stadium during the TotalEnergies fixture between hosts Cameroon and Comoros on Monday night. President Motsepe also announced that he will be requesting the CAF AFCON Organising Committee which …

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AFCON 2021 hit by deaths outside Olembe Stadium in Yaounde!

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations were hit last night by tragedy as at least eight people were killed and 38 injured as fans tried to get into the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde as hosts Cameroon faced islanders Comoros. CAF is currently investigating the situation and trying to get more …

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CAF Champions League game Al Ahly v Al Merriekh postponed!

The CAF Organizing Committee for Interclub Competitions has decided to postpone the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, Group A fixture between Al Ahly SC (Egypt) and Al Merriekh Omdurman (Sudan), initially scheduled on February 11/12, 2022. The match will now be played on March 5, 2022 at 19:00 GMT in Al …

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CAF President visits AFCON match officials in Douala, reaffirms CAF support!

CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe visited the headquarters of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations match officials in Douala, Cameroon. The President once again underscored the role of the match officials in the advancement of football in Africa. He said, “For the last few months, we have spoken passionately about …

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El Hadji Diouf & Emmanuel Adebayor join list of legends for 2022 FIFA World Cup – African Qualifiers draw

Legends El Hadji Diouf and Emmanuel Adebayor will help decide the fate of the 10 African contenders who will be fighting for a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The draw will be held in Douala on Saturday, January 22 at 16h00 local time (15h00 GMT) live …

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Road to AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 kicks off with Preliminary Draw conducted!

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Preliminary Round Draw was conducted on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Douala. The draw marks the kickoff towards the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The former Indomitable Lions defender and captain Rigobert Song and …

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Rigobert Song & Emmanuel Amunike confirmed AFCON 2023 Preliminary Round Draw Assistants!

Former Cameroon Indomitable Lions’ captain Rigobert Song and Super Eagles’ former great Emmanuel Amunike will be the draw assistants at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Preliminary Round Draw on Friday, January 21 in Douala. The draw will be conducted at 16h00 local time (15h00 GMT) and …

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