Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Confederation of African Football Reports R162 Million Profit

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reported a strong financial growth and increased investment in football on the continent under Dr Patrice Motsepe. On Monday, CAF announced a return to profitability, reversing several years of financial deficits and achieving significant growth as part of the organisation’s turnaround strategy adopted in 2021. This was announced… Continue reading Confederation of African Football Reports R162 Million Profit

CHAN Quarter-final Line-up Set

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… Continue reading CHAN Quarter-final Line-up Set

CAF Announces Technical Study Group for CHAN

STUDY GROUP: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a panel of experts for the Technical Study Group (TSG) that will analyse the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Former SAFA Technical Director Dr. Walter Steenbok is part of the TSG. Photo: CAF

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… Continue reading CAF Announces Technical Study Group for CHAN

CAF Names WAFCON Best XI

BEST XI: CAF's Technical Study Group (TSG) has named the Best XI from the WAFCON group stage. Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane was one of the standout performers. Photo: CAF

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… Continue reading CAF Names WAFCON Best XI

CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for WAFCON

STUDY GROUP: 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 Shilene Booysen. Photo: CAF

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… Continue reading CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for WAFCON

Patrice Motsepe Pays Tribute to Nigerian Goalkeeper

TRIBUTE: The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has paid tribute to the late Peter Rufai. Photo: CAF

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… Continue reading Patrice Motsepe Pays Tribute to Nigerian Goalkeeper

Big Boost for Women’s Football Ahead of WAFCON

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%… Continue reading Big Boost for Women’s Football Ahead of WAFCON

CAF Unveils New Wafcon Trophy

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… Continue reading CAF Unveils New Wafcon Trophy

SA Football Association in Line for Cash Injection

REJECTED: The South African Football Association (SAFA) has rejected claims that its president, Danny Jordaan, was paid more than R10 million without the approval of the NEC in 2020. Photo: SAFA

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… Continue reading SA Football Association in Line for Cash Injection

CAF Announces Six WAFCON Venues

VENUES: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named six venues, including the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Photo: CAF

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… Continue reading CAF Announces Six WAFCON Venues