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'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan officiated the UEFA Super Cup after missing the World Cup. He was denied entry to the United States due to alleged terrorist ties. UEFA offered him the Super Cup match after the Miami incident. Artan expressed gratitude to UEFA and the Confederation of African Football. This…

The Economic Times

Infantino's future at FIFA should be decided by election, African football chief says

Confederation of African Football head Patrice Motsepe on Thursday said that the future of FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino should be decided via election. Multiple world football federations have recently withdrawn their support for his leadership of football's governing body over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World…

France 24

Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn

A deal worth at least $1bn in secured income over eight years was abandoned by the Confederation of African Football because the governing body decided to switch the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial to a four-yearly event

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Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

The Conversation

Véron Mosengo-Omba accused of bullying and intimidating Caf committee members

Véron Mosengo-Omba is at the centre of allegations of bullying and intimidation by members of the Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee

The Guardian - UK

Rule change could pave way for Véron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fecofa has changed eligibility rules for presidential elections, allowing a university friend of Gianni Infantino to stand

The Guardian - UK

Afcon controversy: what a sports law specialist says about Senegal being stripped of the title

Two months after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, which was won by Senegal in January 2026, the appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip them of the title and give it instead to their opponents, Morocco. This was because the Senegalese team…

The Conversation

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African football chiefs plan revamp of continent's governing body

Patrice Motsepe, the boss of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has announced a revamp of the organisation in an attempt to ensure that the scenes at end of January’s Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal do not happen again.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal parade Afcon trophy at Stade de France in defiance at being stripped of title

Senegal paraded the Afcon trophy before a friendly against Peru in Paris, after a Morocco side hailed as ‘African champions’ drew with Ecuador in Madrid

The Guardian - UK

Senegal stripped of title: Afcon ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk

The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent’s biggest tournament.

The Conversation

African football boss defends ruling that gave Cup of Nations title to Morocco

Africa’s top football body on Thursday defended a decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after disciplinary rulings over the final. Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), said the organisation’s disciplinary and appeals panels had acted…

Radio France Internationale

Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption’ after AFCON triumph overturned

An appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown and awarded it to Morocco.

The Independent UK

Why have Senegal been stripped of their Afcon title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result

The Independent UK

Senegal's football bosses say they will appeal to keep 2025 Cup of Nations title

Senegalese football bosses said on Wednesday they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against the decision of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to strip their national team of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award the trophy to Morocco.

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Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal

Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation.

The Guardian - UK

Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title over walkout protest in final

Senegal have been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title after Morocco’s appeal to the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee was upheld

The Independent UK

Morocco declared 2025 Afcon winners as Senegal stripped of title in dramatic u-turn

Senegal have been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, with Morocco now declared the winners of the tournament. The decision stems from the final match where Senegal beat Morocco 1-0, but their players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Senegal's…

The Guardian - 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

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Senegal to appeal Confederation of African Football sanctions over CAN final

Senegal says it plans to appeal the decision by the Confederation of African Football to suspend coach Pape Thiaw for five matches and impose a $100,000 fine, following chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month.

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

Barbra Banda on Zambia’s progress at Wafcon: ‘We have a really good feeling’

The Orlando Pride forward is thriving while playing for her country after a sex eligibility row

Al Jazeera

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Radio France Internationale

Lookman and Banda named African players of the year

Ademola Lookman and Barbra Banda were respectively anointed on Monday night as the Confederation of African Football's men's and women's player of the year at a lavish awards ceremony in Marrakech.

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