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CAF
13 hours ago
- Sport
- CAF
All systems go as CAF concludes successful TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 final round of inspections in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Published: Saturday, 12 July 2025 CAF, LOC fine-tune final preparations ahead of much-anticipated kick off TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 to take place between 02 – 30 August 2025 East Africa gears up to host record-breaking TotalEnergies CAF CHAN competition The Confédération Africain de Football ('CAF') has concluded a highly successful 8-day inspection tour of host venues for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, set to be staged in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 2 to 30 August 2025. The final round of inspections and workshops kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday, 3 July where the CAF delegation conducted final inspections at the Kasarani Stadium - hosts of the Final, as well as the Nyayo International Stadium. The inspection proceeded to the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, as we well as Dar Es Salaam's Benjamin Mkapa Stadium which is set to host the Opening Ceremony. The final rounds of inspections concluded on Thursday, 9 July at the Mandela International Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The comprehensive inspection mission was led by CAF's various functional leads from key departments such as Competitions, Marketing, Media, Broadcast, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure, who were joined by their Local Organising Committee counterparts across the three host nations. With just days to go before the kick-off of the tournament, the successful conclusion of the final round of inspections marks a significant milestone in the exciting countdown East Africa's hosting of what promises to be a spectacular celebration of African football. The successful inspection reflects the collective readiness and growing excitement across the three host nations ahead of the start of the competition. CAF expresses its appreciation to the Governments and Local Organising Committees of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda for their commitment and cooperation to delivering a successful TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship event. For more on the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship, visit -ENDS- Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
Morocco World
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Algerian Referee Removes RAM Logo During WAFCON Game
Rabat – The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024, currently hosted in Morocco, has been overshadowed by a growing number of controversies involving the Algerian delegation. The latest incident occurred during a group stage match between Mali and Ghana, where Algerian referee Ghada Mehat reportedly removed the logo of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) from her official uniform while officiating the game. RAM is one of the official sponsors of the tournament and the national airline of the host country According to converging reports, Mehat was following strict instructions from Algerian authorities to avoid any association with Moroccan symbols or sponsorships. This incident is not isolated. Several actions by Algerian representatives have raised concern in recent days. During official press conferences, the Royal Air Maroc logo was digitally removed from sponsor backdrops when Algerian players or staff appeared in front of the media. In one press event, Algerian state TV edited footage to erase the Moroccan airline's logo and replaced it with the logo of a different sponsor, in blatant violation of both media integrity and CAF's commercial regulations. Algerian players and staff were also accused of defacing official accreditation badges by removing the word 'Morocco' and covering Moroccan football emblems on team benches with black tape. These repeated actions have been widely condemned in Moroccan media and by several African football commentators as unnecessary politicization of a sporting event meant to celebrate unity and talent across the continent. In response to the growing outrage, CAF has opened an investigation into the Algerian women's team and its conduct during the tournament. However, critics argue that CAF has so far shown a lack of firmness. The situation escalated further after a separate incident involving CAF itself. During the tournament's opening ceremony, international broadcasters aired promotional footage that depicted Morocco without its southern provinces, a move that sparked immediate backlash in the country. Although the footage was produced by CAF and not by Moroccan broadcasters, the error was seen as highly sensitive. The Moroccan national channel Arryadia, which retransmitted the feed, distanced itself from the incident. CAF eventually issued a formal apology and pledged to revise the video content. The controversy has sparked widespread anger among Moroccan fans and officials. Several commentators have called on the Moroccan Football Federation to take a stronger stance and demand concrete action from CAF. Many believe that without clear sanctions or consequences, such political posturing will continue to disrupt African sporting events.
Morocco World
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Zambia vs DR Congo: When, How to Watch WAFCON 2025 Group A Final Match
Rabat – The final Group A match of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations will take place on Saturday at 8:00 pm local time at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Morocco. The game will see Zambia face the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in what promises to be an exciting and emotional match between two determined teams. Fans can watch the match live on CAF's official broadcast partners in Africa, with streaming and updates also available on CAF's website and social media pages. For those in Morocco, tickets are available to attend the match in person at the stadium. This match carries different goals for each team. For Zambia, the Copper Queens, this is a crucial game. A win could see them finish first in their group, especially if Morocco drops points in their game. Even a draw might be enough for Zambia to qualify for the quarterfinals, but it would likely place them second in the group. The team comes into the match full of confidence after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Senegal. That victory showed their strength in attack and their ability to recover after a weak start. Coach Nora Häuptle has said the players are ready and focused on finishing strong. For DR Congo, the match is more about pride and progress. After two losses, the team no longer has a chance to qualify, but they are determined to finish the tournament with a positive performance. Coach Hervé Happy said the team showed improvement against Morocco and is learning and growing. The switch to a more defensive 3-5-2 system has helped them stay more organized, and their fast forwards give them the ability to strike quickly on the counterattack. Even though they have conceded six goals in two games, the coach believes the players are on the right path and wants to show that the future is full of hope. Tags: DR CongoMatchWAFCONZambia
Arab News
a day ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Sudanese clubs seek league title amid civil war
JOHANNESBURG: A civil war in Sudan has not prevented clubs competing to be national champions and qualify for the 2025/26 Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
CAF
2 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
CAF hosts successful Safety and Security Conference Webinar with over 700 participants
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) successfully hosted its high-level Safety and Security Conference Webinar, attracting over 700 participants from across the African continent and beyond. Held virtually, the event brought together a wide array of stakeholders committed to enhancing safety and security standards within African football. The webinar served as a critical platform for knowledge exchange, policy alignment, and international collaboration. Participants included CAF Safety and Security Officers, National Safety and Security Officers, and Club Security Officers from First Division clubs across all CAF Member Associations. The main objectives were to review emerging safety and security challenges in African football, promote alignment of roles, responsibilities, and expectations across all stakeholder levels, share best practices and lessons learned from recent CAF competitions and reinforce the importance of planning, risk mitigation, and incident reporting. Discussions around the future innovations and decentralization strategies to strengthen local capacity within football were also held. Key areas for alignment were around venue inspections, joint security meetings, command structures, roles, real-time response, reporting, escalation, documentation, evaluation and lessons learned, and capacity development through training and mentoring. In addition to the core football security personnel, the conference welcomed distinguished CAF and international guests, who provided input: Samson Adamu - CAF Director of Tournaments & Events Division Helmut Josef Spahn - FIFA Director of Safety, Security and Access Stephen Furnham - Head of UEFA Safety and Security Operations National Associations Division Brian Johnson - Head of Safety Security & Access, Asian Football Confederation Valerio De Divitiis - Head of The UNOCT Programme on Major Sport Security and Prevention of Violent Extremism Massimiliano Montanari - CEO of the International Centre for Sport Security The session addressed emerging threats, global trends in event safety, and best practices in stadium security and crowd management. Aside from presentations, there was a panel discussion that included Dr Christian Emeruwa, CAF's Head of Safety and Security, Ababacar Sene (Match Preparation Standardization, Planning Protocols & Incident Reporting), Xolile Vilakati (CAF Strategic Priorities for Safety & Security) and Zakarihya Diabate (Way Forward: Roadmap for Coordination, Decentralization & Innovation), who are all CAF Safety and Security Officers. Dr Emeruwa praised the collaborative spirit and rich engagement during the session: 'The level of participation and the quality of insights shared in the webinar reflect the growing commitment across our Member Associations and partners to prioritize safety and security in African football. This conference is more than just a meeting, it is a signal of our shared dedication to safeguarding the future of the game and protecting everyone who is part of it,' Dr Emeruwa said. CAF is committed to making the football environment safer and more inclusive by strengthening policies, enhancing collaboration with global partners and equipping its stakeholders with the tools needed to respond to evolving challenges. The CAF Safety and Security Webinar marks another important milestone in building a unified and resilient security framework across African football.
