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Why AFCON is different: How team arrivals for Morocco 2025 sets African football apart

With just one day to go before the opening match of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Africa has already made its first statement — and it has not come through tactics, team sheets or press conferences.

CAF U17 GIFT Profiles: Mpopoma Sports Academy & Aguila Stars

The second edition of the Confédération Africaine de Football’s (CAF) Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) will be staged in Harare, Zimbabwe from December 8–18, 2025, with eight club sides from around the Southern African region competing for the title.

Five players to watch as the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup group stage kicks off

The Group Stage of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup returns this weekend with heavyweights and hungry debutants scattered across the groups. Below are five players primed to shape the narrative

Road to the Final Mapped Out for CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024

Road to the Final Mapped Out for CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024

DR Congo to host CAF African Schools Football Championship UNIFFAC Qualifiers

The Democratic Republic of Congo will host the final leg of the CAF African Schools Football Championship (ASFC), as the UNIFFAC Zone prepares to stage the closing phase of the Zonal Qualifiers.

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Procurement

CAF announces Fixtures, Key Dates and Details of 2024/25 CAF Interclub Competitions

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today announced the fixtures and other key information for the 2024/2025 Interclub Competitions after the draw for the competitions were held.

CAF U17 GIFT Profiles: Otjiwarongo Sports Academy and Okakarara Golden Ladies

The second edition of the Confédération Africaine de Football’s (CAF) Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) will be staged in Harare, Zimbabwe from December 8–18, 2025, with eight club sides from around the Southern African region competing for the title.

CAF and Orange renew Partnership reinforcing shared commitment to football development, equality and inclusion in Africa

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and Orange have renewed their long-standing Partnership, reinforcing their shared commitment to football development, equality and inclusion in Africa.

TICKETS ON SALE!! First phase of TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 ticket sales is now live

TICKETS ON SALE!! First phase of TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 ticket sales is now live

Egyptian derby headlines TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Group Stages

There will be an Egyptian Derby in the Group Stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 after Zamalek and Al Masry were paired together when the draw was conducted at the studios of CAF Broadcast Partner SuperSport in Johannesburg on Monday.

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Kimoto sets quarter-final target as AS Maniema embrace heavyweight Group B test

AS Maniema Union coach Papy Kimoto has set a clear benchmark for his side after the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group-stage draw—reach the quarter-finals.

Major broadcasters to beam the TotalEnergies CHAN PAMOJA Final in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday

Leading broadcasters including long-term CAF media right partners beIN Sport, Canal+, SuperSport, New World TV, Azam, amongst others, will show the final match of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”), PAMOJA 2024.

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 LOC and CAF announce free e-Visa via YALLA App for fans

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) together with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), has announced free electronic visas for fans travelling to the tournament.

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Club Licensing

Senegal–Benin: ambition meets belief in decisive Group D clash

Progression to the Round of 16 is firmly in focus as Senegal and Benin meet in their final Group D encounter of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

Morocco – Cameroon: Between Legacy and the Present

Some fixtures carry more than 90 minutes. Morocco–Cameroon is one of them. A high-tension quarterfinal, in a stadium firmly behind the Atlas Lions, against Indomitable Lions who advance without inhibition—driven by faith, mentality, and a hungry youth.

CAF to act against Unprofessional and Unbecoming Behaviour in Media Areas

CAF has noted the escalating unbecoming and unprofessional behaviour of some “media practitioners” in working spaces at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023.

Amira Mohamed (FC Masar): “We’re targeting the African title – and a place at the first Women’s Club World Cup”

On the eve of the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League, Egypt’s FC Masar enter the tournament for a second successive year with captain Amira Mohamed setting out an uncompromising target: win the title on home soil and book a berth at the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup.

Burkina Faso – Equatorial Guinea: An early clash among ambitious sides

Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea will kick off their respective campaigns at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 with a competitive encounter on Wednesday at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.

CAF African Schools Football Championship, Ghana 2025 Continental Finals Media Guide available for download

CAF African Schools Football Championship, Ghana 2025 Continental Finals Media Guide available for download

Khalid Niyonzima (Gaborone United): “We will compete without fear.”

Khalid Niyonzima (Gaborone United): “We will compete without fear.”

Everything you need to know about the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup

Africa’s final ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be decided in Rabat next month in a high-stakes, winner-takes-all mini-tournament. Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo and Gabon—each the best runners-up from CAF qualifying—will battle for the continent’s 10th and last World Cup pathway.

CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024

CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024

Draw for CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) Zimbabwe 2025 produces intriguing match-ups

The draw has been concluded for the second edition of the CAF Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), to be staged in Harare, Zimbabwe from 8–18 December 2025, with exciting match-ups in the competition.

MATCH STATS: Morocco vs Tanzania – TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Round of 16

Hosts Morocco and knockout-round debutants Tanzania meet in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah on 4 January. Kick-off is at 17h00 local time (16h00 GMT).

Nine African teams into U-17 World Cup last 32 as all-African duels headline draw

Nine African sides have advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, with two intra-African ties guaranteeing at least two quarter-final contenders from the continent.

CAF President Dr Motsepe happy with the development and growth of Beach Soccer in Africa

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe is happy with the development and growth of Beach Soccer in all 54 CAF Member Associations.

CAF Disciplinary Board Outcomes

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on various matters relating to the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) PAMOJA 2024.

African Women Football Clubs will receive USD 150 000 each for participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024

African Women Football Clubs will receive USD 150 000 each for participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024

Zimbabwe to host second edition of CAF Under-17 GIFT

The second edition of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) will be staged in Harare, Zimbabwe from December 8–18 2025 as eight top clubs and academies from around the Southern African region gather.

Hakimi, Lookman, Guirassy, Adingra, & Williams make #CAFAwards24 Top Five Men’s Shortlist

Hakimi, Lookman, Guirassy, Adingra, & Williams make #CAFAwards24 Top Five Men’s Shortlist

TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 Draw to be conducted on Wednesday, 09 October 2024

The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 Qualifiers draw has been scheduled on Wednesday, 09 October 2024.

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe meets with match officials at TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025

The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has met with match officials selected for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, underlining the central role they will play in delivering a successful tournament.

Côte d’Ivoire v Mozambique: Champions start title defense against determined Mambas

The curtain rises for the reigning champions Côte d’Ivoire at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025, when they take on Mozambique at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Wednesday evening.

IMG wins CAF media rights for the ‘rest of the World’ territories excluding Sub-Sahara Africa and MENA

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and IMG, a global sports, events and representation company, today announced that IMG has won the exclusive rights to distribute the international media rights for CAF’s events in 85+ countries from 2023-2025

Star Watch in Fez at  TotalEnergies AFCON 2025

As the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues to capture the attention of fans across the continent, the city of Fez is set to become a hub of footballing excitement from this Tuesday.

Song, Katongo announced as Draw Assistants for TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup Group Stage Draw on Monday

Former Cameroon international Alexandre Song and Zambian legend Christopher Katongo  have been confirmed as the two Draw Assistants for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup Draw Group Stage Draw on Monday, 03 November.

47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly Media Accreditation window open

The media accreditation application window for the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is open. The General Assembly will take place on Monday, 06 October 2025 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

CAF Women’s Champions League: AS FAR overcome USFAS Bamako

CAF Women’s Champions League action continued on Tuesday, 11 November as AS FAR confirmed their status as one of the tournament favourites with a 2-0 victory over USFAS Bamako.

Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala won the biggest individual awards at the CAF Awards 2023 in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday night, 11 December 2023.

CAF conveys condolences to the family of the late Cameroonian International Landry Nguemo

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) is saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Cameroonian International, Landry Nguemo.

CAF Disciplinary Board Media Statement

The CAF Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on several matters. Below is the summary of the Disciplinary Board decisions.

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup: All to play for on Match Day 6

Defending champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup USM Alger, along with four other African clubs secured their tickets to the Quarter-Finals of the competition after Match Day 5 on Sunday, 25 February.

Training and workshops on sidelines of CAF U17 GIFT Zimbabwe 2025

The second edition of the Confédération Africaine de Football’s (CAF) Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) will be staged in Harare, Zimbabwe from December 8–18, 2025, furthering the women’s football development programme on the continent.

LIVE: AFCON 2025 - Rolling updates of today’s action and key moments (27 December)

Follow live text coverage of four matches of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations matches today, including Benin v Botswana, Senegal v DR Congo, Uganda v Tanzania and Nigeria v Tunisia.

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025: Know the Coach: Stefano Cusin (Comoros)

Stefano Cusin is set to lead the Comoros national team in their TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025 campaign in Morocco.

CAF Media Advisory on Group F Final Group Standings

In line with the Tournament Regulations and that of CAF, in an event of a tie at the Conclusion of Group F, (points, head to head, goal different and goals scored), a draw will be held to determine the final positions in Group F.

Determination and belief push Mounié and Benin in chase for AFCON glory

Benin striker Steve Mounié says belief and determination are driving the team in their quest for history at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025.