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… Continue reading CAF Unveils New Confederation Cup Trophy
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Why Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Was Snubbed For Confed Cup Final
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,… Continue reading Why Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Was Snubbed For Confed Cup Final
Amajita are Champions of Africa
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… Continue reading Amajita are Champions of Africa
CAF and European Union Conclude Historic Partnership
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… Continue reading CAF and European Union Conclude Historic Partnership
CAF to Unveil New Champions League Trophy Soon
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with TotalEnergies, will unveil a new trophy for the CAF Champions League ahead of the final. South African club Mamelodi Sundowns will lock horns with Egyptian side Pyramids. The first leg will be in Pretoria on 24 May, before the return leg in Cairo on 1 June.… Continue reading CAF to Unveil New Champions League Trophy Soon
South Africa’s Big Three Confirm CAF Places
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have secured their CAF Champions League spots for next season. Sundowns need just one point to win the Betway Premiership, while Pirates, in second place, cannot be overtaken by any other team. The top two from South Africa’s top flight are guaranteed spots in the Champions League. Pirates are one-time… Continue reading South Africa’s Big Three Confirm CAF Places
CAF President Dr Motsepe Announces Five Vice Presidents
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has backed himself with five individuals as he embarks on his second term. Last month, the South African businessman was elected unopposed as he retained his seat for another four years. On Saturday, Motsepe announced five vice presidents at an executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana. First Vice President: Mr.… Continue reading CAF President Dr Motsepe Announces Five Vice Presidents
Mixed Feelings for Fadlu Davids after Stellenbosch Clash
Tanzanian club Simba has one leg in the CAF Confederation Cup final following their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC in Zanzibar on Sunday. The two sides will meet again in the return leg at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Sunday, 27 April. Stellenbosch would certainly fancy their chances of a comeback considering it’s… Continue reading Mixed Feelings for Fadlu Davids after Stellenbosch Clash
Pirates Ordered to Pay to R1.3 Million after CAFCL Mayhem
Orlando Pirates are R1.3 million poorer after breaking rules of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Buccaneers have copped a fine of R1.3 million from Africa’s football authority, owing to how things unfolded from their CAF Champions League clash against Algerian side MC Alger on 9 April at Orlando Stadium. “The CAF Disciplinary Board… Continue reading Pirates Ordered to Pay to R1.3 Million after CAFCL Mayhem
Mamelodi Sundowns Handed R1.8 million Fine following Crowd Trouble
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has come down hard on Mamelodi Sundowns following crowd trouble from their match against Espérance earlier this month. Espérance supporters, in the region of 600, clashed with the home supporters of Sundowns at Loftus Stadium when the Tshwane team won 1-0 in a CAF Champions League Quarterfinal first leg… Continue reading Mamelodi Sundowns Handed R1.8 million Fine following Crowd Trouble