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Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Conveys Condolences to the Family of Former Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Galadima

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The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe, is deeply saddened by the passing of former Nigerian Football Federation (“NFF”) President, Mr Ibrahim Galadima. On behalf of CAF and its 54 Member Associations, Dr Motsepe conveys his heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (“NFF”) and its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau,…

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Africa: USM Alger Reach Totaleneriges CAF Confederation Cup Final After Dramatic Draw With Olympique Safi

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USM Alger booked their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Olympique Safi, progressing on away goals following an interesting semi-final tie on Sunday night. The Algerian side will now face Egypt’s Zamalek in the final, after edging past their Moroccan opponents thanks to Ahmed Khaldi’s crucial…

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Africa: CAF Announces Major Reforms Following Afcon 2025 Final Controversy

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago06 mins

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has on Sunday, 29 March, 2026 announced a sweeping set of reforms to its statutes and regulations aimed at restoring trust, strengthening governance, and improving officiating standards across African football. The changes come in the wake of controversy surrounding the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations…

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Africa: Véron Mosengo-Omba – CAF General Secretary Resigns

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago06 mins

Véron Mosengo-Omba has officially resigned from his position as General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking the end of a contentious tenure overshadowed by internal criticism, governance concerns, and a major dispute surrounding the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). In a statement dated Sunday, 29 March 2026, Mosengo-Omba announced his decision…

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Africa: CAF Fixes Refereeing Mess After Final Drama

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

Cairo — THE Confédération Africaine de Football is set to make sweeping changes to its statutes and regulations aimed at restoring confidence in refereeing, video assistant referees (VAR) and its judicial bodies following controversies surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final. CAF President Patrice Motsepe told reporters in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday that the…

Africa: CAF President Dr Motsepe Express Gratitude to Outgoing General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba Who Announced Decision to Step Down

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago02 mins

Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has expressed his and CAF’s gratitude to outgoing General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba who has left the role after over five successful years. Mosengo-Omba will be replaced on an interim basis by Samson Adamu, while the process to appoint a permanent General Secretary is undertaken. Dr Motsepe told the media…

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Africa: Cosafa Nations in Action in TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Preliminary Qualifiers

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

Several nations from the COSAFA region will begin their journey towards the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2027 when the preliminary qualification round begins this week. Eswatini, Seychelles, Lesotho and Mauritius will all be involved at this stage of the qualifiers. Eritrea and Eswatini renew acquaintances in Meknes, Morocco, where the…

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Africa: Morocco Awarded Afcon Title After CAF Declares Senegal Losers

eriinfo.com1 month ago04 mins

Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the nal following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the nal on January 18 in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the…

Africa: Afcon 2025 – CAF Awards Title to Morocco, Strips Senegal After Chaotic Final

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In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF confirmed that the decision was taken in line with its regulations, overturning the earlier outcome of the controversial final played in Rabat. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a ruling by its Appeal…

Africa: Shock As Morocco Awarded 2025 Afcon Title After CAF Overturns Senegal Result

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

Rabat, Morocco — Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to…