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…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has defended its decision to move the Confederation Cup final second-leg from East Africa’s largest city, Dar es Salaam, to Zanzibar. Tanzanian club Simba FC would have preferred to host the match against Moroccan outfit RS Berkane at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, situated in Dar es Salaam, on Sunday, 25 May. The Benjamin Mkapa Stadium can accommodate 60,000 fans, but the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar can only take in 10,000. Simba, therefore, apparently feel…

South Africa’s fairytale run in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has culminated in the team bringing the trophy home. Amajita’s maiden title was achieved through a 1-0 victory over Morocco at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, on Sunday. Midfielder Gomolemo Kekana netted the all-important goal in the second stanza. The win is sweet revenge over the North Africans, coming 28 years after Amajita suffered a final defeat to the same opponents in 1997. Raymond Mdaka’s boys were…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Union (EU) today concluded a historic partnership agreement that will see EU sponsor the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON) 2025 and 2027, the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 and the CAF African Schools Football Championship. The agreement was signed by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Mr Jozef Síkela in Cairo, Egypt. Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “Our Partnership reflects the mutual…