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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in doubt less than two weeks before tournament in Morocco

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is due to get underway in less than two weeks

The Independent UK

African football chief ‘occupying seat illegally’ and must go, says leading executive

A member of the Confederation of African football’s executive committee has said the general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, must be made to stand down

The Guardian - UK

Doubts over hosts’ readiness set to force postponement of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed until 2028 owing to doubts over the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host

The Guardian - UK

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African football chiefs accused of not consulting fully over controversial Afcon change

Caf has been accused of pushing through its controversial decision to stage the Afcon every four years without properly consulting member federations

The Guardian - UK

African football hit by fresh allegations over general secretary’s Caf conduct

Veron Mosengo-Omba ignored a recommendation that Pierre-Alain Mounguengui was ineligible for election to its powerful executive committee, sources have said

The Guardian - UK

Infantino gets his way but countries fear Afcon switch will hit them in the pocket

Political backbiting has led to accusations Fifa is running the show as tournament switches to four-year cycle

The Guardian - UK

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition

The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.

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African football’s general secretary accused of creating toxic culture of fear

The Confederation of African Football’s general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, has been accused of running the organisation as his ‘proprietorship’

The Guardian - UK

Could AFCON be CANCELLED over security fears?

Protests in Morocco have led to worries that this year's Africa Cup of Nations could be affected

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CAF fines its president’s club after African Champions League fan disorder

Mamalodi Sundowns, owned by the Confederation of African Football’s president, are fined for fan disorder.

Al Jazeera

Motsepe wins second term as head of Confederation of African Football

Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe was confirmed on Wednesday as African football's top administrator for four years.

Radio France Internationale

Caf general secretary will not face legal action over fraud allegations

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed the Swiss public prosecutor’s office will not initiate legal proceedings against its general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba

The Guardian - UK

Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told

ITUC-Africa has raised ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices in Saudi Arabia and has called on the Confederation of African Football to press Fifa on its human rights commitments

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Guardian - UK

Caf starts investigation into misconduct allegations against general secretary

Caf has launched an internal investigation into allegations of serious misconduct by its general secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba

The Guardian - UK

Afcon could move to December 2025 to avoid Club World Cup clash

The next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations could start in mid-December to accommodate the expanded Club World Cup and the new Champions League format

France 24

'One of the biggest problems in South Africa is corruption', CAF president Motsepe says

Patrice Motsepe, head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who is also the brother-in-law of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, spoke exclusively to FRANCE 24 about whether he intends to run for president in his home country. "There are people who will do a much better job than I…

France 24

CAF president Motsepe says aiming for African team to win 'next World Cup'

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president. He also rejected accusations of defamation from Cameroon's football federation president Samuel Eto'o and responded to allegations of sexual abuse…

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Evening Standard

When is the next Afcon? Sebastien Haller wins 2023 tournament for Ivory Coast

The tournament hosts lift the African football tournament for a third time after beating Nigeria 2-1 — but when and where will it be held next time?

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Stade d'Olembe tragedy families invited to AFCON final in Abidjan

Families of victims from the Stade d'Olembe tragedy have been invited to the Africa Cup of Nations final in Abidjan, according to CAF President Patrice Mot...

The Guardian - UK

‘I was not feeling safe’: Afcon bus crash casts shadow over assurances

Journalists tell of their experience after the vehicle returning them to Abidjan from the Guinea-Senegal match hit a barrier

Radio France Internationale

Cote d'Ivoire boss Gasset talks up outsider's chance of Cup of Nations glory

Cote d'Ivoire head coach Jean-Louis Gasset attempted to reduce the pressure on his home squad on Friday by highlighting the defending champions Senegal and World Cup semi-finalists Morocco as likelier candidates to lift the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Guardian - UK

‘It is a global event’: all eyes on hosts Ivory Coast as Afcon looks to move on

The tournament in 2022 was overshadowed by poor crowd control and deaths as the Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha predicts an open competition

The Guardian - UK

Head of African football says he wants to get Mali FA president out of jail

The president of the Caf has said it is his ‘duty’ to ensure the head of Mali’s FA is released from prison, in comments that may contravene Fifa’s code of ethics

Al Jazeera

Sport Weekly: ‘A litmus test’ as the African Football League kicks off

Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.

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