The President Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has commended appointment of two Nigerians into key position in the Confederation of African Football. Barrister A. U. Mustapha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was appointed President of the CAF Board of Appeal, while CAF Assistant General Coordinator and organizer of […]
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to take on the responsibility of paying referee indemnities for its designated matches. The decision was reached at its meeting Casablanca, by the CAF Executive Committee chaired by CAF President Ahmad. Until now, the regulations required host associations to pay these indemnities, but […]
The confederation of African Football CAF has awarded a sum of USD500,000 to each African team representing the continent at next year’s FIFA World cup in Russia. In an official statement issued by the African football governing body, it was confirmed that the financial package is to support the technical […]
Confederation of African Football recently amended the continents most prestigious tournament; the cup of nations (AFCON). It was decided at the African Football symposium held in Rabat Morocco that the number of teams have been increased to 24 against the traditional 16 with effect from the Cameroon 2019. It was […]
The Confederation of African Football CAF has extended the number of participating teams in the Africa Cup of Nations to 24 from the usual 16. The decision was taken by the executive committee at the CAF African Football symposium held in Rabat Morocco. At the forum, it was also decided […]
Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar has emerged as the new CAF president after being elected at the General Assembly on Thursday, 16th March 2017. Ahmad garnered a total of 34 votes while Hayatout who was the incumbent was able to get 20 votes only. Hayatou, has been in charge for nearly […]
Algeria and Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez has been named the 2016 Confederation of African Football’s player of the year. The 25-year-old Algerian was instrumental to Leicester’s Premier League title last season, and his contribution to the Algerian National team cannot go unnoticed. Senegal and Liverpool striker Sadio Mane and […]
The Confederation of African Football CAF has demonstrated zero tolerance for mediocrity by sanctioning two referees and one assistant referee following a questionable performances in 2018 World Cup qualifiers in November. The ‘men in black’ were suspended for making wrong calls in the matches they officiated which affected the outcome. […]
Confederation of African Football CAF has announced the fixtures for the 2nd edition of Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria 2016 in which 14 teams will be battling for seven places ahead of tournament. Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Egypt, Liberia, Libya, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania […]
It appears the Confederation of African Football Association, CAF is now interested in the Giwa / Amaju Pinnick power tussle at the NFF Glass House. The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has slammed Barrister Chris Giwa with a five year ban confirming the initial sanction by the Nigeria Football Federation. […]