The African Nations Championship (CHAN) has reached the knockout phase, with the quarter-final fixtures confirmed. For the first time in CAF history, a major competition is being co-hosted by three nations — Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda — and all three will feature in the last eight, ensuring the festival of football continues to attract huge crowds. The co-hosts’ collective progress has added further weight to the tournament’s “Pamoja” (Swahili for together) theme, as East Africa prepares for another round of…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced its panel of experts for the Technical Study Group (TSG) that will analyse the African Nations Championship (CHAN), being staged across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The selected group of technical experts will play a vital role in assessing tactical trends, emerging talent, and coaching developments during the month-long competition. The TSG is made up of respected coaches, former players, and instructors with a proven track record in African football and beyond.…

Defending champions Banyana Banyana boast three players in the Best XI from the group stage of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Morocco. The team was released by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG) on Wednesday morning. Banyana Banyana finished top of Group C, with defenders Bambanani Mbane and Fikile Magama, as well as midfielder Refiloe Jane, amongst the best players. Banyana Banyana will bank on the trio to continue their fine form when they take on…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), including three South Africans. The TSG is a team of experienced football experts, former coaches, technical directors, instructors, and analysts, tasked with studying, analysing, and documenting CAF competitions. “They will analyse tactical trends, playing systems, and individual and team performances, producing detailed technical reports that summarize these observations. These reports not only highlight strategies and best practices…

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has paid tribute to the late Peter Rufai. Motsepe expressed his condolences following the death of the 61-year-old Rufai this week. Rufai was a part of Nigeria’s 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team. “He was an enormously talented football player and was respected in Africa and globally. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Nigeria Football Federation (“NFF”) and its President Ibrahim Gusau, his former teammates…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) prize money by 100%. The tournament kicks off on Saturday, 5 July, in Morocco. The President of CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa.” “The 100% increase in the Prize Money for the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON and the 45% total increase in the Prize Money of this competition…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ahead of the tournament in Morocco. South Africa’s senior women’s national team Banyana Banyana are the defending champions, but 11 other nations will be battling to get their hands on the new trophy. The opening match of the tournament will be played in Rabat at the newly-built Olympic Stadium between hosts Morocco and Zambia on Saturday, 5 July. Banyana Banyana will…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) will receive R29 million from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the next four years. SAFA, along with other Member Associations across the continent, will benefit from CAF’s IMPACT programme, a strategic initiative aimed at further improving transparency and accountability in the use of funds made available to CAF Member Associations and Zonal Unions for the development of football with the aim of ensuring the sustainable development and enhanced competitiveness of African football…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named six venues for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be hosted by Morocco from 5-26 July, 2025. The venues are: Olympic Stadium (Rabat), Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca), Père Jégo Stadium (Casablanca), El Bachir Stadium (Mohammédia), Honor Stadium (Oujda) and Berkane Stadium (Berkane). The Olympic Stadium in Rabat – the country’s capital – is expected to host the final, but this is not yet confirmed by CAF. The brand new Olympic…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a brand new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup ahead of Sunday’s final at the Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar. Tanzanian club Simba will host Morocco’s RS Berkane, who are leading 2-0 from the first leg played a week ago. The new trophy is essentially a rebrand of the old one. “The trophy has been re-imagined into a stunning new design that is befitting of the rich history of the prestigious tournament,” stated…