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FIFA Approves AFCON 2027 Dates As East Africa Prepares For Historic Tournament

FIFA has approved the dates for AFCON 2027, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania set to co-host the tournament from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

Ghana To Host 2027 U-20 AFCON As CAF Youth Football Returns To West Africa

Noble Onyeagoro5 days ago5 days ago0

Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, bringing one of CAF’s key youth tournaments back to West Africa and placing fresh attention on the next generation of African football talent.

Motsepe calls for unity as AFCON final fallout keeps CAF under pressure

Noble Onyeagoro2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has called for unity and transparency as the fallout from the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco continues to damage confidence in African football. The title dispute is now before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while CAF has already promised regulatory changes after the chaos around the final.

Gabon halts FEGAFOOT election as FIFA and CAF watch closely

Noble Onyeagoro2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Gabon’s sports minister, Paul Ulrich Kessany Zategwa, has announced the suspension of the electoral process for the presidency of the Gabonese Football Federation, turning a routine federation vote into a governance test that now carries regional and international attention. The government says the move is part of a wider effort to clean up sports administration, while FIFA and CAF have been formally notified and their response is awaited.

AFCON 2027 standards rise as Motsepe tells East Africa to match Morocco

Noble Onyeagoro3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has turned AFCON 2027 into an early pressure test for East Africa, warning Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania that Morocco’s hosting benchmark must not drop. With infrastructure checks looming, a June 19 to July 18 tournament window set, and AFCON’s 70th anniversary approaching, the message is no longer just about pride. It is about proof.

Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens

Noble Onyeagoro3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he would welcome any investigation into corruption allegations after the row over Senegal losing the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco.

Kenya pay $30m CAF fee as AFCON 2027 hosting preparations intensify

Noble Onyeagoro1 month ago1 month ago0

Kenya say they have paid the required $30 million hosting fee to CAF for AFCON 2027 and restructured their local organising setup, a move that eases immediate pressure and shifts attention back to infrastructure and delivery.

Senegal To Parade AFCON Trophy In Paris As CAS Battle Over Title Intensifies

Noble Onyeagoro1 month ago1 month ago0

Senegal will parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris despite CAF stripping them of the title. The move comes as the Senegalese Football Federation pushes ahead with a legal fight at CAS to overturn the controversial ruling.

Nigerian Clubs Set for ₦559 Million Boost After CAF Prize Money Increase

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago0

Four Nigerian clubs, including Rivers United, Remo Stars, Kwara United, and Abia Warriors, stand to gain approximately ₦559 million each following CAF’s recent prize money increase. The governing body raised the winners' prize for the Champions League and Confederation Cup by millions, signaling a significant financial boost for teams competing in continental tournaments.

CAF to Decide WAFCON 2026 Hosting Next Week Amid Morocco Uncertainty

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to take a final decision on the hosting of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next week, as uncertainty continues to surround Morocco’s readiness to stage the tournament.