The Confederation of African Football appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting General Secretary on Sunday. This appointment made Adamu the first Nigerian to occupy the position since CAF was established over seven decades ago. The Nigerian Football Federation confirmed the appointment. The CAF Executive Committee proposed Adamu’s nomination, and the Congress ratified…
Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations would take place in the summer months. He made the statement after a Confederation of African Football executive meeting in Dar es Salaam on February 13, 2026. Tournament Dates and Format The Confederation of African Football set…
CAF takes strong action to maintain discipline in African football. The Confederation of African Football fines the Algerian Football Federation $100,000. In addition, it suspends two key players after ugly post-match scenes in the quarter-final against Nigeria. Quarter-Final Match Sparks Controversy Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech on January 10. As a result, tensions erupt…
Officials from the Confederation of African Football suspended Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw. They act after a chaotic event in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal defeats Morocco 1-0 in extra time during the match in Rabat. However controversy erupts late in the game. The Controversial Penalty Referees award Morocco a penalty through VAR…
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe recently explained Morocco’s frequent role in hosting major events. He stated that other nations often avoid bidding due to financial fears. Meanwhile Morocco steps forward to organize tournaments. Moreover Motsepe highlighted this during a press conference. He noted that countries hesitate to host events like the Futsal Cup…
The Confederation of African Football recently took action against Samuel Eto’o. This decision stems from events during the Africa Cup of Nations. Fans and officials now discuss the impact on Cameroon football. The Quarter-Final Clash Cameroon faced Morocco in the AFCON quarter-final on January 9, 2026. Morocco won the match 2-0 in Rabat. During the…
CAF introduces a fresh Man-of-the-Match trophy at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. This award honors top players in each of the 52 matches. Moreover it debuted during the opening game, where Morocco’s Brahim Díaz claimed the first one after a 2-0 victory over Comoros. Design and Symbolism The trophy features 24 radiant…
