Afcon Moves to Four-Year Cycle, African Nations League to Launch in 2029
Caf president Patrice Motsepe has unveiled a new era for African football, confirming that Afcon will shift to a four-year cycle after 2027, while introducing an annual African Nations League starting in 2029.
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Starlets Shine in CECAFA Return with 3-0 Win Over Burundi
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets made a statement in their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship comeback, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Burundi in their 2025 opener, led by a brilliant brace from Martha Amunyolet.
Depu Dazzles as Angola Thrash Lesotho; Stalemate in Namibia-Malawi Clash
Depu's hat-trick powers Angola past Lesotho 4-0, while Namibia and Malawi share the spoils in a tense 0-0 draw at the COSAFA Cup.
TECNO Mobile Signs On as Official Sponsor for 2025 & 2027 AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major sponsorship deal with Chinese tech brand TECNO Mobile for the upcoming 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, reinforcing the growing synergy between football and technology on the continent.
Pyramids FC Make History with Dramatic CAF Champions League Triumph
Pyramids FC edged Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo to claim their maiden CAF Champions League title, with coach Krunoslav Jurčić left speechless after a thrilling finale.
Sierra Leone Crowned Champions of the 2025 WAFU A Women’s Cup
History made in Mauritania! Sierra Leone’s women’s national team lifted the 2025 WAFU A Women’s Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Senegal in a thrilling final. A proud night for Sierra Leone and women’s football across West Africa!
RS Berkane Clinch CAF Confederation Cup After Late Drama in Zanzibar
RS Berkane were crowned CAF Confederation Cup champions on Sunday night after a 1-1 draw with Simba SC in Zanzibar sealed a 3-1 aggregate victory for the Moroccan side.
Late El Karti Header Stuns Sundowns as CAF Champions League Final Hangs in the Balance
Walid El Karti’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued a dramatic 1-1 draw for Pyramids FC against Mamelodi Sundowns in a thrilling CAF Champions League final first leg in Pretoria.
CAF Officials to Inspect Kenyan Stadiums Ahead of CHAN 2025
With just weeks to go before CHAN 2025 kicks off, CAF’s third vice president Pierre Alain Mounguengui has arrived in Kenya to inspect stadiums and training facilities. His visit marks a crucial step in assessing Kenya’s preparedness to co-host the tournament with Uganda and Tanzania.
FIFA Lifts Ban on Congo-Brazzaville, Reigniting 2026 World Cup Hopes
Congo-Brazzaville’s suspension from international football has officially been lifted by FIFA, paving the way for the ‘Red Devils’ to resume their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after months of uncertainty.
South Africa and Morocco Book Final Spots in U-20 AFCON
South Africa and Morocco claimed narrow 1-0 victories over Nigeria and hosts Egypt in Thursday’s U-20 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated final in Cairo this Sunday.