Tag: CAF

Morocco wins historic U-17 AFCON title after penalty drama vs Mali

Morocco made history by winning their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating two-time champions Mali 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Saturday’s final at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. In a tense and evenly matched encounter, the hosts kept their composure during the shootout, with goalkeeper Zakaria Alaoui emerging as the hero after saving two penalties, sparking...

Ghanaian kid Ilyas Ansah scores in second consecutive game for Paderborn 07 promotion bid

Ghanaian youngster Ilyas Ansah was the scoresheet for FC Paderborn 07 in their hard-earned victory over 1. FC Nurnberg in the German Bundesliga Two on Saturday afternoon. Paderborn rallied from behind to claim a 3-2 win at the Max-Morlock-Stadion to cushion their promotion bid to the Bundesliga next season. Nurnberg were ahead after the just minutes into the game when Azerbaijan international forward Mahir Emreli found...
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CAF Women’s Football for Reform: Safeguarding session held for female inmates

As part of the CAF Women’s Football for Reform Program, female inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison participating in the CAF Licence D...

“God guide us”- Kurt Okraku after CAF greenlights GFA President for Executive Committee position

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has reacted to news of Africa’s football governing body, CAF, clearing him to contest for an Executive...

CHAN tournament postponed from February to August by CAF – Reports

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided the postponement of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) from February to August. This decision, reported by...

CAF increases CHAN prize money

CAF has increased the prize money for the CHAN tournament by a whopping 75%. This is how much the winner will be receiving. The Confederation...

NSA invites tenders to upgrade football pitches to FIFA standards

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced a call for tenders to recondition football pitches across Ghana, aiming to meet FIFA standards and enhance...

Room carpet was used to patch the Ghana Premier League team’s Astroturf pitch.

The home grounds of Ghana Premier League team Basake Holy Stars, the Cam Park at Anyinase has been patched with a room carpet after...

Karim Zito happy for Kwesi Appiah after 2024 CAF Coach of the Year nomination

Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has eulogized James Kwesi Appiah after bagging CAF Coach of the Year nomination. Appiah has been recognized for his...

Kwesi Appiah has responded to CAF’s directive to temporarily step aside from Ghana FA ExCo – Spokesman Asante Fokuo

Kwesi Appiah, Sudan's head coach and a member of the Ghana Football Association Executive Committee, has officially responded to CAF’s directive instructing him to...

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: CAF orders Kwesi Appiah to step down from one role before Ghana-Sudan match

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially informed Kwesi Appiah to resign from one of his roles before the Ghana v Sudan game. The...

GFA to face Parliamentary Committee Hearing Today

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is scheduled to appear before a Parliamentary Select Committee for Sports, Culture and Tourism today. The football body is expected...

CAF Executive Committee approves TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Dates

Following the meeting of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Executive Committee in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, 16 September 2024, the CAF President Dr....

CAF President Dr Motsepe visits CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 proposed Stadiums in Nairobi, Kenya

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe on Sunday visited some of the venues proposed to host the CAF Africa Cup...