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WHERE TO WATCH: TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final expands global viewership footprint to Eastern Europe
Published: Saturday, 31 May 2025 With less than 24 hours to go before the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced an increase in global broadcasters for the decider. The final between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns will be played on Sunday, 1 June in Cairo at 20h00 Cairo Time (17h00 GMT). The two sides played to an entertaining 1-1 draw in Pretoria last weekend. In recent years, the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League has experienced unprecedented television growth, solidifying its place as one of the fastest-growing continental football competitions in the world. For the first time, fans across 49 international territories, including countries in Eastern Europe, will be able to watch the second leg of the final live. This marks a significant leap forward in CAF's mission to bring African football to the world stage. TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final Viewership Details: In Africa: SuperSport – English and Portuguese (Sub-Saharan Africa) – English and Portuguese (Sub-Saharan Africa) SABC Sport – Free-to-air (South Africa) – Free-to-air (South Africa) Canal+ – French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa – French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa Azam Media – Tanzania and East Africa – Tanzania and East Africa New World TV – Francophone and Anglophone Sub-Saharan Africa – Francophone and Anglophone Sub-Saharan Africa beIN Sport – MENA, France, Asia-Pacific, Americas International Markets: Portugal: SPORT TV SPORT TV Netherlands: ZIGGO ZIGGO Germany, Austria, Switzerland: WEDOSPORT WEDOSPORT Czech Republic & Slovakia: TV ARENA TV ARENA Poland: SPORTKLUB SPORTKLUB Balkans: SPORT KLUB SPORT KLUB Eurasia: SETANTA SETANTA Israel: SPORT 5 SPORT 5 Worldwide Streaming (excluding certain territories): With its enhanced global visibility, iconic new trophy, and elite clubs competing at the highest level, this year's TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final is poised to be the most widely followed edition in the tournament's history. -ENDS- Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
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TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 Match Schedule Announced
Published: Thursday, 29 May 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football's ('CAF') has announced the match schedule of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024 from 5-26 July, 2025. The opening match will be played on Saturday, 5 July 2025 between hosts Morocco and Zambia at the newly built Olympic Stadium in Rabat at 21h00 local time (20h00 GMT). On the following day, there will be three matches, including the most successful African Women's National Team, Nigeria, up against Tunisia at 17h00 local time. Defending champions South Africa begin their title defence on Match Day 3 (07 July), facing Ghana in a Group C opener at the Honneur Stadium in Oudja, while Mali and Tanzania will round off the day's fixtures with an exciting evening encounter in Berkane. The Final will be played on 26 July 2026 at 21h00 in Rabat at the Olympic Stadium. To view all of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024 fixtures, CLICK HERE for the Full Match Schedule. As seen across all CAF competitions over the last four years, the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024 is expected to build on the record-breaking success of its previous editions, with expectations to surpass past figures in stadium attendance, global broadcast viewership and engagement across digital platforms. In line with its world-class international broadcast standards, CAF will utilise state-of-the-art technology to deliver live, high-definition coverage of all 26 matches to a global audience through its various TV partners. In addition to the live coverage, fans are encouraged to engage with the exclusive behind the scenes content across CAF's digital platforms, using #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024. TOTALENERGIES WAFCON, MOROCCO 2024 GROUPS GROUP A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo GROUP B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana GROUP C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania For more on the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024, visit Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
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Confident Khoza gearing up for the final stretch in Cairo
As the stage shifts to Cairo for the decisive second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final, Mamelodi Sundowns are brimming with belief as they prepare to face Pyramids FC on Sunday, 1 June. The first leg, played in Pretoria on Saturday, 24 May, ended in a thrilling 1-1 stalemate, leaving everything to play for in the Egyptian capital. Both teams will be eyeing a strong start as they look to seize control early in what promises to be a fiercely contested decider. Sundowns, champions in 2016, are aiming to lift their second continental title and cement their status as one of Africa's elite clubs. Their experience and composure at this level could be key as they step into a cauldron-like atmosphere in Cairo. On the other side, Pyramids FC will be chasing history, hoping to emulate Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly and Zamalek by claiming their first TotalEnergies CAF Champions League crown. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, Sundowns defender Grant Kekana expressed confidence in his side's preparation and tactical approach: 'We are very confident in our team. Of course, it was a tough match in the first leg but I think we're going to do very well. We know what we're going to do. We know how they will play. It's more of a team that stays at the back. We know how we're going to exploit the spaces. We're going to support each other and go forward', said Kekana. With a strong defensive unit, a dynamic midfield, and clinical finishers, Sundowns will look to stay compact against a Pyramids side known for their discipline and quick transitions as evidently seen in their last gasp come-back in Pretoria. With everything on the line, Sunday's clash promises to be a captivating contest between two teams chasing glory.
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Côte d'Ivoire braced for tough U-17 World Cup test, says Diabate
Published: Thursday, 29 May 2025 Côte d'Ivoire U-17 head coach Bassiriki Diabate has admitted his side faces a daunting challenge at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 after being drawn into what he described as a 'difficult group.' The Elephants will compete in Group F alongside Mexico, Korea Republic, and Switzerland — a trio of teams representing three different continents and styles of play. 'This draw placed us in a rather difficult group,' said Diabate following the draw in Doha on 25 May. 'We have Mexico from the Americas, Switzerland from Europe, and Korea Republic from Asia. It's quite a diverse group with some very strong teams, which will make this competition quite challenging for us.' The 2025 tournament will mark Côte d'Ivoire's return to the global U-17 stage, with the expanded 48-team format offering a bigger platform for African youth talent. But for Diabate and his technical team, the blend of football cultures in their group means preparation must be precise. 'Our players must be ready to face different football philosophies in a very short space of time,' Diabate added. 'It's a big learning opportunity, but also a massive test of tactical adaptability and mental strength.' The Elephants qualified for the global finals through a strong performance at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. They are now tasked with making their mark against some of the game's best youth sides in Qatar. Mexico are traditionally strong at youth level, having won the U-17 World Cup twice (2005, 2011), while Korea Republic bring technical discipline and intensity. Switzerland, known for producing highly organized and physically robust sides, round off the group. Despite the challenges ahead, Diabate remains optimistic that Côte d'Ivoire can rise to the occasion. 'Our objective is to compete, grow, and show that Ivorian football has a bright future,' he said. 'We are not just going to participate — we aim to compete at the highest level.' The Elephants will open their campaign in Group F when the tournament begins on 3 November in Qatar. All eyes will be on how this young Ivorian side navigates one of the most intriguing groups in the expanded global showpiece.
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South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco learn U-20 World Cup opponents tonight
The four African representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025—South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco—will discover their group stage opponents tonight when the official draw is held in Santiago, Chile. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 22:00 GMT. Twenty-four nations will be drawn into six groups of four, kicking off the countdown to the global showpiece that will take place from 27 September to 19 October 2025 across Chile. South Africa enter the draw as African champions after a resilient campaign at the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which culminated in a 1-0 win over Morocco in the final in Cairo. Their reward is a place in Pot 3, alongside Japan, Spain, Australia, Panama, and Norway, ensuring they avoid these teams in the group phase. Nigeria, a powerhouse in youth football and third-place finishers at the U-20 AFCON, benefit from their strong pedigree and are placed in Pot 2. The Flying Eagles join heavyweights such as France, Argentina, and Mexico in that pot, meaning they won't face any of those sides in the initial round. Egypt and Morocco, both semi-finalists at the continental tournament, find themselves in Pot 4. Their lower seeding, due to fewer recent appearances at the U-20 World Cup, increases the likelihood of drawing multiple top-ranked nations, including tournament hosts Chile or former champions Brazil and Italy from Pot 1. With top talents such as Tylon Smith—South Africa's Player of the Tournament—and Moroccan winger Jones El-Abdellaoui set to feature, the African quartet will be keenly watching as their journey in Chile begins to take shape tonight. Africa has a rich history in youth tournaments, and with all four sides showing promise during qualifying, expectations are high for a strong showing. The draw will determine whether the continent's finest young stars can rise to the challenge on the global stage. Fans across the continent can follow news on as the path to Chile 2025 officially begins. Draw procedures The nations will be drawn into six groups of four teams. For the draw, the teams have been allocated into four pots of six teams, according to the FIFA ranking system. As hosts, Chile have automatically been placed in Pot 1. Pot 1: Chile (hosts), Italy, USA, Korea Republic, Brazil, Colombia Pot 2: New Zealand, France, Ukraine, Argentina, Nigeria, Mexico Pot 3: Japan, Spain, South Africa, Australia, Panama, Norway Pot 4: Saudi Arabia, Paraguay, Egypt, Cuba, Morocco, New Caledonia
