CAF cites financial concerns over proposed Africa Nations League, says change aims to protect interests of African football Halis Sünnetci 30 October 2026•Update: 30 October 2026 İSTANBUL
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African football is experiencing major structural changes that have strengthened its commercial value and international investment appeal, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, as reported by QNA. Speaking on Thursday during a session at the Global Perspectives: In Doha event, organized by CNN with Media City Qatar, Motsepe said…
Mustapha Hadji was no ordinary wearer of the Moroccan shirt. He carried the ambitions of the Atlas Lions onto the world’s biggest pitches and left his mark on the memory of African football.
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup has reached an exciting moment as the round of 16 begins on October 28 and 29.
Mustapha Hadji, the legend of the Morocco national team, has affirmed Morocco’s entitlement to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of Senegal based on the regulations of the Confederation of African Football “CAF”, pointing out that the referee of the famous final, the Congolese Jean Jacques Ndala, made a major mistake.
African women’s football has reached a significant milestone at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with four of the continent’s five representatives qualifying for the Round of 16 for the first time in the tournament’s history.
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has confirmed that the Group Stage Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026/27 and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 will take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Nigeria’s 3–1 victory over defending champions DPR Korea did more than secure a place in the Round of 16 on Friday. It ended an extraordinary unbeaten run and reminded Africa that its young footballers can challenge the world’s most accomplished teams.
Crowned for a fourth time in a row, Morocco extend their streak. Morocco won the 2026 Futsal AFCON by beating Angola 5-2 on Wednesday 21 October in Rabat. Already champions in 2016, 2020 and 2024, the Atlas Lions are now the outright record holders in the competition, ahead of Egypt and their three titles.
Hosts and reigning champions Senegal play host to the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026 aiming to extend their dominance of the continental game. With five consecutive titles to their name, the Lions of Teranga will be determined to maintain their remarkable record on home soil.
