The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed claims by the Senegal Football Federation (FSF) relating to the logistics at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The FSF cried foul on Friday over the lack of security when they arrived in the capital, Rabat, from Tangier by train, before questioning the decision to send them to the Mohammed VI Complex, which is a training base for their opponents in Sunday’s final, Morocco. CAF said the FSF was consulted…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of Match Officials set to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The tournament will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. A total of 73 highly experienced officials, comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials, have been appointed for this edition of Africa’s biggest football competition. “The carefully selected officials represent all regions of the continent and include some of Africa’s…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour this week. “This is more than a tour; it is showcasing the spirit of African football. Making triumphant stops in London at Below the Lights, Piccadilly Circus on 28 November and Paris at YOYO in the Palais de Tokyo on 4 December, this tour forges an unbreakable bridge between the continent that creates legends and the diaspora that champions them,” announced CAF.…

Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been announced. Bafana coach Hugo Broos made the announcement on Monday afternoon, with the final 23-man squad expected to be confirmed next week. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set a deadline of 11 December for all final squad submissions ahead of the tournament to be hosted by Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Broos’ men were drawn in Group B, alongside Angola…

South African side Orlando Pirates have copped a R430 000 fine following their dramatic Champions League clash against DR Congo’s St Eloi Lupopo in Orlando, Soweto, last month. Lupopo needed penalties to beat Pirates 5-4, following a 3-3 aggregate score, for their place in the group stage of Africa’s premium club competition. The talking point, however, was the on- and off-the-field clashes between the two sides, resulting in both reaching out to the controlling body CAF, to file their respective…

CAF has unveiled the top three nominees in each of the women’s categories ahead of the CAF Awards 2025, as anticipation builds for Africa’s biggest football celebration to be staged on 19 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. The CAF Awards 2025 recognise the best performers between 6 January and 15 October 2025, highlighting outstanding achievements in women’s football across the continent. Leading the shortlist for the prestigious CAF Women’s Player of the Year award are Morocco’s Ghizlaine Chebbak (Al Hilal)…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the top three nominees in each of the men’s categories of the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2025. The prestigious event will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on 19 November, in celebration of the exceptional performances and achievements that have defined African football this year. For the main award, Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain), Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool) and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/Galatasaray) will face off, with Hakimi appearing to be the favourite after winning the…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the expansion of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting with the next edition to be staged in Morocco from 17 March-3 April 2026. As the qualification phase for the 2026 edition has already been completed, the Executive Committee has approved the selection mechanism to determine the four additional Teams. “Based on the current FIFA Women’s World Rankings, the top four teams from those eliminated…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees in the Men’s Categories for the CAF Awards 2025, celebrating the continent’s top performers among players, coaches, clubs and national teams. CAF has noted that the impact of players and coaches on the African and global game has been immense for the period under consideration of 6 January to 15 October, 2025. MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR Andre Frank Zambo-Anguissa (Cameroon/Napoli)Fiston Mayele (DR Congo/Pyramids)Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool)Denis Bouanga (Gabon/Los Angeles FC)Serhou…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees in the Women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in African women’s football over the past 12 months. The CAF Awards ceremony will honour the players, coaches and teams that have made a significant impact for the period under consideration of 6 January to 15 October 2025. A panel of experts made up of the CAF Technical and Development Committee members, experienced coaches, CAF Legends and selected media…