The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season delivered another weekend of high drama, heart-stopping action, and history-making moments, headlined by Abia Warriors’ stunning comeback victory to secure their first-ever continental ticket. The Umu Chineke Boys from Umuahia had their backs against the wall after Mukhtar Ismail’s 45th minute strike put El Kanemi Warriors ahead just before halftime. But with …

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has disqualified Congo from participating at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. CAF disciplinary board, acting on a complaint filed by Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, FEGUIFUT, ruled that the Congolese fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers last month. Mankou Nguembete Japhet Elo, the player in question, was paraded by Congo in both legs …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fixed Wednesday, 15 January for the draw ceremony of the 2024 African Nations Championship just as Nigeria’s 26 home-based stars will begin camping on Monday (today) at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne ahead of the tournament. Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, will host other African countries for the eighth edition of the tournament …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Libya $50,000 and mandated that the country plays two matches behind closed doors following incidents of misconduct by supporters and officials during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Benin on 18 November in Benghazi. This sanction follows a series of controversies surrounding Libya, including a highly publicised incident in …

Super Falcons will know their group stage opponents for the rescheduled 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday when the official draw is held at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Sale, Morocco. In a statement on its website, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the details of the draw, noting it will determine the groups for …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Uganda Premier League match official, Peter Kabugo. According to a statement on Sunday via X, Kabugo passed away after collapsing during a football league match at Wankulukuku Stadium in Uganda. CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe conveyed his condolences to Kabugo’s family, the Federation of Ugandan …

The Libyan Football Federation has filed an appeal against the recent decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Nigeria three points and three goals following a disrupted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier initially scheduled for 15 October in Bengazi, Libya. The verdict also imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya, citing breaches of CAF regulations in handling the …

The CAF Disciplinary Board has awarded the aborted Match Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria to Nigeria. The Super Eagles now take firm control of Group D with 10 points and a goal surplus of seven. They are yet to concede any goal in the group. The match was to have been …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has finally agreed to seek re-election in March 2025 following widespread endorsements from numerous CAF Member Association Presidents and Zonal Union Presidents. The South African billionaire, who was first elected as CAF President on 12 March 2021, in Rabat, Morocco, made his re-election bid public on Friday after months of speculation …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been nominated for the prestigious National Team of the Year award at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. Their consistent form, highlighted by a crucial victory over Libya, has placed them among Africa’s elite national teams. In the post by CAF on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), in-form striker Victor Boniface and …