News and updates on the Confederation of African Football, the governing body for football in Africa, overseeing major competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and promoting the growth of the sport across the continent.
Tag: Confederation of African Football (CAF)
Libya Hit with Heavy Sanctions by CAF After Controversial AFCON Qualifier Incidents
CAF sanctions Libya with $50,000 fine, two-match stadium ban, and awards Nigeria points after AFCON qualifier incidents in Benghazi and a prior airport row.
CAF Names Moroccan Referee for High-Stakes Nigeria vs Ghana CHAN Qualifier
CAF has appointed Morocco's Hamza El Fariq as the referee for the crucial second leg between Nigeria and Ghana, set to determine CHAN 2024 qualification.
Nigerian Stars Shine Bright at CAF Awards
Afenifere celebrates Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons for their remarkable achievements at the CAF awards in Morocco.
CAF Faces Backlash for Snubbing Troost-Ekong in 2024 Africa Best XI
Former Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Udeze slams CAF for excluding AFCON MVP William Troost-Ekong from the 2024 Team of the Year, calling it an unfair snub.
Adegboye Onigbinde Praises Ademola Lookman’s CAF Award Win
Ademola Lookman’s CAF Player of the Year win is a proud moment for Nigeria, with Chief Adegboye Onigbinde hailing the honor as fully deserved and controversy-free.
Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy Speaks Out After Missing CAF Player of the Year to Ademola...
Guirassy, proud of representing Guinea, vows to keep inspiring young talent despite missing the CAF award to Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman.
Ademola Lookman’s Rise to Glory in CAF Awards
Ademola Lookman reflects on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, calling it a reward for perseverance, dedication, and overcoming tough moments.
Nnadozie Named Best Goalkeeper Again at CAF Awards 2024
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons star, has clinched the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, marking back-to-back wins for her stellar performances.
Ademola Lookman Wins CAF Player Of The Year as Olopade Praises Nigerian Stars
Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie’s CAF Awards triumphs mark a historic night for Nigerian football, inspiring a new era of sports excellence.
Osimhen and Lookman Lead Star-Studded 2024 CAF FIFPro Best XI
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the CAF FIFPro Best XI for 2024, joining African stars like Salah, Onana, and Koulibaly in the elite lineup.
