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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 …

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 …

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 …

CAF Executive Committee has resolved to increase the prize money of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021. The decision was taken at yesterday’s Executive Committee meeting chaired by President, Dr Patrice Motsepe in Douala, Cameroon. The increase is in line with CAF’s commitment to reward merit performance and …

Following extensive consultation with the Cameroon government in the light of the health crisis and the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, CAF and the Local Organising Committee have agreed to cap the capacity of the stadiums during the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021, between 60% and 80%. …

The President of CAF Dr. Patrice Motsepe held a very constructive and fruitful meeting with the President of the Republic of Cameroon, Paul Biya in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Tuesday, December 21. During the meeting, Dr Motsepe emphasized the importance of the collaboration between the Government of Cameroon, CAF and other …

The Government of the Republic of Cameroon, CAF and Cameroonian Football Association (FECAFOOT) have reached an agreement on the Covid19 protocols to be implemented at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021. This was announced by Cameroon Minister of Sport, Professor Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, Minister of Public Health Malachie Manaouda, …

With less than four weeks to kick-off of Africa’s single-biggest event, TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon 2021, CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has noted the progress made but also urged everyone to work around the clock to ensure that everything is in place for the opening game on …

A CAF delegation led by President Dr Patrice Motsepe and General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba visited the stadium that will host the opening match and final of next year’s TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, the Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé. The delegation was joined by Cameroon Sports Minister Professor Narcisse Mouelle Kombi …

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – Cameroon 2021 will take place from January 9 to February 6, 2022. Following the draw for the final tournament held in Yaoundé on Tuesday, August 17, the 24 qualified teams were divided into four groups. The opening match will pit tournament host and …