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

eriinfo.com2 months 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.com2 months 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.com3 months 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

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

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.com3 months 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…

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Africa: Morocco Awarded Afcon 2025 Title After CAF Overturns Final Result

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Confederation of African Football awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after its appeal board overturned the final result against Senegal and ruled the match a forfeit. The decision followed events during the final in Rabat on January 19, when Senegal players left the pitch in protest after a disallowed goal and…

Africa: Afcon 2025 – Senegal Reject CAF Verdict, Head to CAS After Final Forfeit Ruling

eriinfo.com3 months ago07 mins

In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF’s ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable.” The fallout from the controversial final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has taken a dramatic turn, with the Fédération Sénégalaise…

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Africa: If Morocco-Senegal Was Semi-Final, How Would CAF Apply the Rule?

eriinfo.com3 months ago011 mins

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) on Tuesday stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco in a dramatic boardroom decision, citing violations of Articles 82 and 84 of its competition regulations governing team withdrawals. Caf has not just rewritten the result of the 2025 Afcon…

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Africa: South Africa Accuses Morocco of ‘Holding CAF Hostage’ Over Wafcon 2026

eriinfo.com3 months ago08 mins

For the past six weeks, uncertainty has surrounded the venue of the 2026 edition of the continental showpiece, officially known as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations The build-up to the next edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has taken an unexpected political twist after South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture,…

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Africa: CAF to Hold Crucial Meeting in Tanzania Amid Uncertainty Over Afcon 2027

eriinfo.com4 months ago02 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, February 13, 2026 – Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ahead of a crucial Executive Committee (ExCo) meeting. Key among the agenda to be discussed is the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania,…