Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were among five stars shortlisted on Monday for the CAF African Player of the Year award. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) statement listed Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra and Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy as the other contenders. Lookman scored a…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been nominated for the prestigious National Team of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards. Their consistent form, highlighted by a crucial victory over Libya, has placed them among Africa’s elite national teams. With the team’s recognition come several individual players who have also received 2024 CAF Awards…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 CAF Awards will be held in the city of Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. This marks the third consecutive time Morocco will host the prestigious ceremony, following last year’s star-studded African fanfare. Marrakech, known for its rich culture and vibrant tourism, will…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has explained why the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya won’t hold. Recall that the match was originally scheduled for 8 p.m., today, Tuesday, October 15. However, in a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, CAF said the case between the two nations “will be referred…
Ghana’s Baba Yara Stadium No Longer Fit To Host Football Matches – Says CAF As It Withdraws Approval The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrew its approval for Ghana’s Baba Yara Stadium, saying the facility does not meet certain international standards and is no longer fit to host football. CAF has therefore urged…
Samuel Eto’o Fils Source: Africa Publicity The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o Fils, $200,000 for signing a Brand Ambassador contract with sports betting company, 1XBET in exchange for remuneration. CAF Disciplinary Board outcome on FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o Fils CAF Disciplinary Board outcome on…
