CAF

CAF ruling against Libya: Nigerian govt. promises to protect its citizens in Libya

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting its citizens in Libya following a recent ruling by the...

Exclusive: CAF to train 1125 experts to curb football violence, hooliganism in Africa, says Dr. Emeruwa

Football has united Africans more than any summit ever held on the continent, football has brought Africans together, but the scourge of football...

Sports Minister congratulates Rivers United on their CAF Confederations Cup Qualification

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has congratulated Rivers United, Nigeria’s representative in the ongoing CAF Confederations Cup, for securing a...

Anti-doping: Super Eagles’ Osimhen, Simon, Troost-Ekong, others get thumbs up from CAF

Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and William Troost-Ekong of the Super Eagles have successfully completed random anti-doping tests conducted by the Confederation of African...

Despite CAF snubs, Nigerian referees will officiate at AFCON, World Cup in 2026 says NRA President Zubairu

The non-representation of Nigerian referees at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan is giving the Nigerian Referee Association (NRA) worry,...

CAF increases AFCON prize money by 40%, winner to pocket N6.2bn

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40 per cent increment in the prize money for the winner of the Africa...

Breaking: Osimhen breaks 24-year jinx, Oshoala delivers powerful speech on winning 6th CAF award

I implore all the federation heads in Africa.to come together, let us build our continent, it’s very possible Nigeria won big at the...

Sao Tome and Principe withdraws from AWCON qualifier against Super Falcons

With some of the Super Falcons players arriving the country ahead for their AWCON qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe, the Central African...

Africa Cup of Nations moved to January 2024

With the World Cup in Qatar taking place in November and December this year, the decision has been taken to postpone the finals...

AFCON 2021: Nigeria football supporters hail Super Eagles outing in Cameroon, say victory so sweet

  Still in the euphoric mood of Nigeria’s victory and qualification to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, the Nigeria...

Rejected Onuachu Fires Nigeria To Victory Against Squirrels of Benin Republic As Eagles Grab AFCON Ticket

  By Boye Ajayi Paul Onuachu, a late hour invitee to camp, scored a late goal as Super Eagles beat Benin Republic 1-0...

CAF Election: Ahmad Only Possible Obstacle To Motsepe Becoming CAF President

    By Boye Ajayi Currently, only incumbent Ahmad Ahmad potentially stands in the way of South African billionaire and current sole candidate,...

Infantino, FIFA President, kicks off African tour with stadium inauguration in Mauritania

    By Boye Ajayi   President Gianni Infantino of the Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA),has arrived in the Islamic Republic of...

CAF Presidency: CAS Reinstates Ahmad, But Can’t Run For Confederation Election

  By Boye Ajayi Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad has been reinstated as President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a ruling by the...

CAF Cup: Continental body releases first-round fixtures for 2020/21

  By Boye Ajayi Following the conclusion of the preliminary round at the weekend, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the...

Corruption charges: FIFA slams 5-year ban on CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad

    By Boye Ajayi   The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), says it has suspended the President of  Confederation of African...