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CAF, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Launch AFCON 2027 Oversight Committee
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AWCON Qualifiers: Another big win for Harambee Starlets against South Sudan
Harambee Starlets thrashed South Sudan 7-1 to sail through to the final round of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations to be held in Morocco in the month of July.
10,000 fans allowed to watch Al-Al Ahly Merowe vs Gor Mahia Caf Confederation Cup match
In November 2020, the suspension of sporting activity was lifted, but the fans were left out unless in special cases where the Health and Sports ministries cleared them to attend in limited numbers.
Tusker out of CAF Champions League
FKF Premier League champions Tusker FC suffer a 4-0 loss at the hands of Egyptian giants Zamalek in the return leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round
AWCON Qualifiers: Neddy Akoth scored four goals to inspire Harambee Starlets to a dominant 8-0 win over South Sudan
Starlets begin their quest for a place in Morocco next year against newbies South Sudan who are playing the qualifiers for the first time ever.
Didier Drogba resigns as AFI Vice President
The former Chelsea striker posted the resignation letter on social media, where he claimed the organisation has shown a "flagrant lack of coherence". A...
Tusker pulls out of CECAFA Kagame Cup
The Brewers were initially pooled in Group B of the tournament alongside Azam and Altabara of South Sudan. This means eight teams are remaining in the com...
Cecafa Releases Kagame Cup Draw
In a draw held virtually on Tuesday, the eleven time Kenyan champions were paired up in Group B with Azam (Tanzania) and Albatara (South Sudan). Cecafa...
Harambee Stars hopes of qualifying for the 2021 AFCON dimmed after Egypt draw
Harambee Stars will not be making an appearance at the AFCON finals to be staged in Cameroon in 2022
Chad disqualified from Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Chad will not take part in the final matches of qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations after being disqualified by African football’s governing body Caf.
Kenyan champions Kogalo to pocket Ksh6.9 from FIFA Forward COVID-19 Relief Fund
CAF, the continental football body, has decided to support all clubs that reached first round of the Champions League with the fund. Gor Mahia were eli...
AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Comoros overtakes Egypt in Group G after 2-1 win against Kenya
Comoros cemented their place at the top of Group G with eight points following a 2-1 victory over Kenya in their final game of the international break....
Africa Cup of Nations postponed to 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the decision in an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, as the continent continues to battle the s...
Equatorial Guinea part ways with former Harambee Stars coach Sebastien Migne
According to African Soccer News, the country's federation (FEGUIFUT) has decided against renewing the deal. The Frenchman took at the helm of the Nzalang...
54 African countries’ Football Associations to benefit from $10.8 million Confederation of African (Caf) relief fund
The decision was communicated at the video conference enhanced Caf meeting held on Thursday when the Emergency Committee approved the decision. The money...
Tanzania crowned 2019 CECAFA U20 winners
Johnathan Onyango's own goal was all that Tanzania craved for to lift the CECAFA Under 20 title at the expense of Kenya in a hotly contested final. Hav...