*CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Al Ahly 2 Zamalek 1 Cairo, EGYPT | THE INDEPENDENT | Al Ahly still remember and celebrate their iconic 6-1 victory over Zamalek in 2002, but thanks to their victory in the CAF Champions League Final that makes it celebration of another 6-1 over Zamalek in …
Read More »CAF to hold 42nd ordinary general assembly virtually
Accra, Ghana | XINHUA | The 42nd ordinary general assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be held via videoconference due to COVID-19, CAF’s Emergency Committee announced Tuesday. A statement issued by CAF communication director Alexandre Siewe said the meeting, initially scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, …
Read More »FIFA bans Africa’s football president Ahmad for five years
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The world football governing body, FIFA has today slapped a five year ban on Ahmad Ahmad, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over abuse of office and financial misconduct. Ahmad, aged 60 years and elected CAF president in 2017, has also been fined …
Read More »CORRUPTION: FIFA bans African football chief Ahmad
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | World soccer governing body FIFA has banned Africa’s top administrator Ahmad Ahmad,60, for five years for financial misconduct. FIFA, in a statement, said their investigatory chamber had found that Ahmad had breached his duty of loyalty, offered gifts and other benefits, mismanaged funds and abused his …
Read More »CAF president Ahmad Ahmad tests positive for COVID-19
Accra, Ghana | XINHUA | Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad has tested positive for COVID-19, a statement from the continental football governing body said on Friday. “After his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF, presented mild flu symptoms and …
Read More »Egypt to host CAF Champions League final game
Cairo, Egypt | XINHUA | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Friday that the CAF Champions League final will be played in Egypt after holding a draw. “Egypt won the organization of the important event that will be held on Nov. 6,” the CAF said on its website. …
Read More »CAF engages stakeholders on club licensing, stadia
ACCRA, GHANA | XINHUA | Ahead of the resumption of continental competitions, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arranged an online workshop on club licensing and stadia to discuss with stakeholders the key elements in the organization of the game. CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoe described the workshop …
Read More »CAF to hold presidential, general assembly elections in March 2021
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold presidential and general assembly elections on March 12 next year in the Moroccan capital Rabat, the continental football body announced late Thursday after an executive committee meeting. According to CAF, the names of prospective candidates will be …
Read More »CAF finally announce dates for 2021 Africa nations championship
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finally fixed the final dates for the 2021 Total Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). Ahmad Ahmad, the CAF President announced the development during a zoom press conference, before more details where sent out in a press release. During an …
Read More »Ghana selected for CAF, UEFA pilot program
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Ghana has been selected for a pilot program by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to improve its domestic league, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced. As part of the program, CAF & UEFA will be offering …
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