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)
Atalanta and UEFA Celebrate Lookman’s Historic CAF Player of the Year Win
Atalanta and UEFA honored Ademola Lookman after he became the 2024 CAF Player of the Year, succeeding Victor Osimhen as Africa’s finest footballer.
Four Super Falcons Players Featured in CAF FIFPro Women’s Best X1 2024
Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Asisat Oshoala make the CAF FIFPro Women’s Best X1 for 2024, joining top African stars.
Tinubu Applauds Lookman, Nnadozie and Super Falcons for CAF Awards Victory
President Tinubu celebrates Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons for their victories at the CAF Awards, hailing them as inspirations to young athletes.
Nigeria Shines at CAF Awards 2024
Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons celebrated big wins at the CAF Awards, marking a historic night for Nigerian football.
Ademola Lookman Wins CAF Player of the Year and Delivers Inspiring Message
Ademola Lookman reflects on his journey after being named Africa's best player, sharing an emotional message of perseverance and gratitude in Marrakech.
Nigeria, Nnadozie Win Big at CAF Awards
The Super Falcons clinched the 2025 CAF Women’s National Team of the Year, while Chiamaka Nnadozie secured Best Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year.
Ademola Lookman Stuns Africa to Win 2025 CAF Player of the Year
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has clinched the prestigious 2025 CAF Player of the Year award after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Super Eagles.
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu Snubbed As Doha El Madani Wins CAF Young Player Award
Nigerian star Chiamaka Okwuchukwu missed out on the CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year, as Morocco’s Doha El Madani claimed the prestigious honor.
Cote d’Ivoire Coach Backs Ademola Lookman to Win CAF Player of the Year Award
Cote d’Ivoire coach Emerse Fae believes Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman deserves the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award for his AFCON and Europa League heroics.
Lookman joins elite list of nominees for 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year
Ademola Lookman makes the final shortlist for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, competing against four stars including Hakimi and Guirassy.
