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South Africa confirm a change for their final World Cup warm-up against Jamaica

Bafana Bafana’s friendly fixture with Jamaica will take place on Saturday and will be behind closed doors, the South African Football Association has confirmed.

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe to address Africa Forward Summit in Kenya

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe will attend the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for Nairobi, Kenya on Monday and Tuesday.

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Samson Adamu urges East Africa to adopt new mindset ahead of 2027 AFCON

Confederation of African Football (CAF) acting secretary general Samson Adamu has warned East Africa to look beyond comparing hosting 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Pepe opens up about Arsenal struggles & tips Gunners for title

Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, once the most expensive African footballer in history, has found a home at Villarreal and has no regrets about leaving England behind.

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2027 AFCON: Motsepe urges East Africa to maintain Morocco standards

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has challenged East Africa to reach the standard level set by Morocco when they hosted the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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Historic 2027 AFCON set for East Africa as dates for tournament confirmed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the historic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be co-hosted in East Africa.

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Kenyan government meets CAF deadline day obligations to co-host 2027 AFCON

After many weeks of uncertainty, the Kenyan government has moved to meet key Confederation of African Football (CAF) deadline day requirements in regards to hosting Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.

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CAF general-secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba quits amid turbulent times for African football

Confederation of African Football general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned on Sunday after repeated calls ⁠for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent.

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Senegal football boss vows 'crusade' against decision to remove AFCON title

The head of Senegal's football governing body vowed on Thursday to mount a “crusade” against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of its African Cup of Nations title, as its legal team warned the case could reshape the world of football and undermine the principle that refereeing decisions are final.

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Kenyan government pledges to beat CAF deadline on hosting 2027 AFCON

The government of Kenya has expressed confidence they will meet key Confederation of African Football (CAF) deadline day requirements in regards to hosting Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.

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George Weah slams CAF, urges Court of Arbitration to overturn AFCON verdict

The controversy surrounding the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has continued to draw mixed reactions across the African continent.

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Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution

Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some ⁠urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Kenya FA boss faults CAF on stripping Senegal of AFCON title

Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has joined the bandwagon of stakeholders castigating Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s decision to annul Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success in Morocco.

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African legends Adepoju and Mido rip CAF apart over AFCON title farce

Former Real Madrid player Mutiu Adepoju and former Tottenham Hotspur star Ahmed Mido have hit out at the Confederation of African football for declaring Morocco as African champions.

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Patrice Motsepe supports AFCON final verdict, urges Senegal to appeal

The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe has reacted to the decision by the African body’s Appeal Board to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

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'Who will come and collect our medals?' - Senegal players mock AFCON decision

Senegal's national team players have ridiculed the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision ⁠on Tuesday to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Claude Le Roy labels CAF verdict on Senegal vs Morocco AFCON final as ‘absurdity’

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy has aimed a dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to take away the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy from Senegal, and declare Morocco as the champions.

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Morocco declared winners of AFCON 2025 with CAF stripping Senegal of title

In a dramatic turn of events, the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered its verdict regarding the disputes surrounding the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Senegal have been ruled to have lost by forfeit, granting the host nation an administrative victory and the title.