Tag: CAF

CAF has named a star-studded Best XI for the WAFCON 2024 group stage, headlined by Rasheedat Ajibade, Barbra Banda, and ...

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has led tributes from across the African continent in ...

From blockbuster rematches to underdog stories, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations enters its thrilling knockout stage with eight elite ...

Underdogs Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana bow out, but not without lighting up the tournament, showing how far the women's ...

Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” passed away on Thursday, 3 July 2025, at the age of 61 after a ...

In a bold move to elevate the women’s game, CAF set to launch a fresh symbol of African supremacy before ...

Trailblazing Nigerian referee joins elite list for Morocco 2024 as CAF names 46 top officials for Women’s Africa Cup of ...

Among them is Nigeria’s Wemimo Mathew, head coach of Remo Stars Ladies, representing her nation in a gathering designed to ...

The Flying Eagles, seven-time champions of the U-20 AFCON and two-time runners-up at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, recently concluded ...

This first batch has a total of 25 participants

Nigeria’s path to glory becomes more challenging after CAF’s major tournament shake-up due to Côte d’Ivoire's pullout.

Pinnick misses out by a single vote

The tournament, to be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, has been delayed to allow more time for the ...

CAF has increased the prize money for CHAN 2024 by 32%, and the winner will take home $3.5 million

Abdulsallam was the only Nigerian referee listed in the 65-man roster of officials released by CAF on its website on ...

Lookman is the seventh Nigerian to win the continent's highest football award as he succeeded compatriot Osimhen on Monday in ...

The nine-time African champions edge out Morocco and South Africa in the nomination category

In the Men's Player of the Year category, five outstanding candidates are still in the running for the coveted prize.

The WAFU B zone is made up of seven countries, viz Nigeria, Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic ...

The top 10 ranked countries will be in Morocco next year for the 2025 AFCON, while four-time champions Ghana failed ...

For Nigeria to vie for the African championship title in 2025, they must convert ball possession into genuine scoring chances

The Eagles needed a late goal from Osimhen to eke a draw against Benin in Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday night

The Super Eagles camp opened on Monday in Abidjan ahead of their matchday 5 encounter against the Cheetahs of Benin ...

Coach Ogunmodede emphasised that Collins earned his selection and assured that the Eagles will maintain their intensity as they prepare ...

Pinnick has highlighted that Nigeria’s sports development is hindered by a poor culture of infrastructure maintenance, which limits athletes’ opportunities.