The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will take place from June 19 to July 17, according to an announcement made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, although CAF has yet to determine which nation will stage the opening match and the final. The schedule received approval…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will take place from June 19 to July 17. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, although CAF has yet to decide which country will stage the opening match and the final. The dates were approved…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)in Morocco just weeks before the tournament was scheduled to begin, citing “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason for the change. Originally planned to run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, the competition will now take place from July 25 to August 16, 2026, according…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering expanding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 participating teams in future editions. CAF President Patrice Motsepe disclosed the proposal during a press conference after the Executive Committee meeting, stating that discussions are ongoing regarding the necessary regulatory amendments and structural reforms to accommodate…
Morocco’s football federation has announced plans to appeal disciplinary sanctions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal last month. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined a total of $315,000, in addition to bans handed to two Moroccan…
Senegal’s coach, Pape Thiaw, has been banned for five matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco on January 18, 2026, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF cited Thiaw for “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game…
Abdoulaye Fall Criticizes Refereeing, Accommodation, and Security After Senegal’s Victory Over Morocco Abdoulaye Fall, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), has made a scathing attack on Morocco and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the controversial end to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Senegal won the AFCON 2026 final 1-0…
Football governing bodies FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have strongly condemned the “unacceptable scenes” that disrupted Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat, pledging to take appropriate disciplinary action against those found responsible. The final was thrown into chaos late in normal time when referee Jean…
The Moroccan Football Federation has formally reported incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following protests during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the federation said Senegal’s protests during added time of normal play on Sunday night led to…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the unacceptable behaviour displayed by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat. CAF emphasized that any inappropriate conduct during matches—especially actions directed at referees or match organizers—is unacceptable. The governing body stated that it…
