The Latest Breaking News from Caf

Households expected to give £2.8bn to charities during last two months of 2024

November and December are typically the peak months for giving, the Charities Aid Foundation said.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

TP Mazembe pull off Champions League shock as search for fanfare continues

Congolese club claimed glory in Africa’s premier women’s club competition but tournament struggled for crowds

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Zambia’s Barbra Banda abused online after winning BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year amid gender storm

The Orlando Pride and Zambia goalscorer has come under scrutiny after she was withdrawn from the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya as CAF launch investigation

Super Eagles were stranded in an airport for 20 hours in ‘disturbing conditions’ with no food or water provided

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024

Nigeria boycotts AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya over ‘inhumane treatment’

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says his team have been left at an abandoned airport for more than 17 hours.

Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2024

Caf general secretary accused of suspicious payments to Swiss bank accounts

Véron Mosengo-Omba, the general secretary of the Confederation of African Football, has been investigated over allegations of dishonest management, fraud and forgery of documents

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

How better community engagement can improve emergency management in Canada

Environmental, social and public health emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe around the world. The rapid pace at which emergencies are occurring, compounded by social crises like homelessness, addictions and mental health, are over-stressing our emergency management systems. However, as a society we cannot let this reality become an…

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024

African football executive accused of ‘whitewashing’ report into his conduct

Caf’s general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, has been accused of ‘whitewashing’ an investigation into allegations of serious misconduct against him

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024

Deal on disability with states clears way for NDIS reform bill to pass

The Minister for the National Disability Scheme, Bill Shorten, has reached a deal with the states and territories to break a logjam over disability reform.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou dies at 77

Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou has died

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024