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Africa Cup of Nations hosting decisions due this month

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 07:33 GMT

The hosts would be announced after a meeting of the CAF executive committee in Cairo on Sept. 27, a statement said.

New African Football League to start on Oct. 20, says Infantino

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 - 12:45 GMT

The competition will run concurrently with CAF's Champions League for domestic league winners across the continent and is not a replacement.

Egypt highlights to CAF keenness on cooperation to advance African football

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 08:55 GMT

Egypt is ready to host major sports events, given the advanced relevant infrastructure it has,the prime minister told the head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday.

FIFA President visits Algeria as Nelson Mandela Stadium is inaugurated

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 08:31 GMT

The inauguration ceremony of the 40,000-seater stadium took place a day in advance of the opening game of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Guinea stripped off Cup of Nations hosting rights

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 - 01:26 GMT

Guinea have been stripped of the right to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals and the bidding for the tournament is set to be reopened on Saturday, the Confederation of African football announced early on Saturday.

Al Ahly arrive in Casablanca as the Red Devils dream of African treble

Thu, 26 May 2022 - 11:57 GMT

The Red Devils are boosted with the return of four key players to the squad as El Soulia, Hamdy Fathy, Aliou Dieng and Mohamed Abdelmonem received the green light to participate in the final.

Young Moroccan Schoolgirls wins maiden African School Champions Cup

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 12:04 GMT

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, CAF president, Patrice Motsepe were present to hand the trophies over to the winners.

African Schools Champions Cup, the Football Skills, national pride, and lots of goals

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 - 03:14 GMT

The vision for the African School Champions Cup was born exactly one year ago during a visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by President Infantino.

Electrifying Atmosphere at the African School Champions Cup 2022

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 - 10:52 GMT

The young DRC fans trooped out enmasse to support not only their teams but also lend their support to the initiative proposed during a visit by Gianni Infantino in February, 2021.

Al Hilal host Al Ahly behind closed doors

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - 12:43 GMT

The Sudanese giants did not accept CAF's decision and requested a meeting with CAF to know the reasons behind the decision.

Maaloul, Dieng turn focus on FCWC

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 - 12:12 GMT

The two players does not have time to rest as they will join Al Ahly's delegation in the UAE as the champions of Africa are preparing to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup.

CAF Comments and Supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s Council of Europe Speech

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 - 12:07 GMT

Several commentators unfortunately seem to have misunderstood and misinterpreted President Infantino’s speech.

FIFA sends condolences after tragic incident in Cameroon

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 - 10:45 GMT

FIFA sends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives following the tragic incident that took place at Olembe Stadium.

Cameroon stadium stampede kills at least eight, government says

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 - 09:44 GMT

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), the continent's soccer government body, said in a statement that it was investigating.

Referee Ndala appointed for Egypt’s clash with Ivory Coast in AFCON round of 16

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 - 12:52 GMT

Ndala will be assisted by Oliver Safari from DR Congo and Soulaiman Almaldine from Comoros.

CAF postpones Al Ahly’s opening match in CAF CL group stage

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 - 12:47 GMT

The game was initially scheduled on 11-12 February and it was moved to 5 March at 9:00 PM (Cairo Time).

El Shenawy, Hegazi named in AFCON group stage best XI

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 - 01:33 GMT

The group stage was concluded on Thursday evening and the teams are rested for two days before returning to compete in the knockout stage on Sunday.

Why Queiroz decided to take only 25-player squad to AFCON?

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 11:00 GMT

CAF gave the participating nations the chance to register 28 players for the competition.

Infantino: Salah is one of the top players in the world

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 - 11:18 GMT

Infantino attended on Thursday night the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA).

Al Ahly agrees on playing CAF Super Cup on 24 December under one condition

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 02:21 GMT

The Moroccan side also revealed that they agreed on the suggested date under the same condition of Al Ahly.

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