CAF and INTERPOL Project Stadia held their first bilateral meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, to discuss the future cooperation between the two bodies in the areas of safety and security during major events. In attendance was Head of CAF Safety and Security, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, while Falah Abdulla Al-Dosari …
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The CAF Emergency Committee has approved the revised calendar for the Interclubs competitions which was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Confederation Cup 2019/20 Semifinals 22.09.2020 – Pyramids (Egypt) vs Horoya (Guinea) at Mohammed V Complex, Casablanca 22.09.2020 – RS Berkane (Morocco) vs HUSA (Morocco) at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat …
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Former Libyan Football Federation (LFF) General Secretary Abdul Majid Abu Shweisha died aged 80 on Monday, July 27, 2020 in Rome, Italy, after a long illness. Abu Shweisha was one of the most prominent figures in Libyan football, and served as LFF General Secretary in the 1970s. He was also …
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The dawn of a new era for women’s football on the continent has come. After several months, the first ever CAF Women’s Football Strategy, the strategic plan to shape the future of the women’s game has come to fruition. The plan, for an initial four-year period, 2020-2023, is tailor-made taking …
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Following discussions on the resumption of continental competitions in the not distant future, match officials have been gearing up for the D-Day, after sporting activities were put on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Continental competitions were suspended in March 2020, however the match officials – Referees and Assistant Referees …
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Following a preliminary decision, the CAF Disciplinary Board met on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, via video-conference to discuss incidents from the CAF Champions League 2019/20 quarterfinal second leg between TP Mazembe (DR Congo) v Raja Club Athletic (Morocco) held on Saturday (March 7, 2020) in Lubumbashi: Decision Following presentations by …
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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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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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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, CAF in partnership with major stakeholders such as FIFA, World Health Organization (WHO) and Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) organised a unique one-day meeting to brainstorm on the impact of the crisis on African football. A brainchild of the CAF Safety & Security Department headed …
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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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