Archives Tag: Confederation of African Football
Pinnick Set To Become Acting CAF President
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick, may see himself become the next acting President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following the ill that has befallen the current head of the continental football governing body in Paris. The CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, was arrested in France on charges of corruption and financial misappropriation involving … Continue reading Pinnick Set To Become Acting CAF President
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Breaking: CAF Postpones Sudan-Nigeria U23 Game
April 19, 2022
The Confederation of African Football has postponed the final round of qualifiers for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. The games were originally billed to take place from June 3, to June 11, 2019, however, following the continental football governing body’s decision, the fixtures will now hold between September 2, and September 10, 2019. The … Continue reading Breaking: CAF Postpones Sudan-Nigeria U23 Game
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Eagles Set To Receive N1.6b If They Win 2019 AFCON
April 19, 2022
According to a statement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), all 24 countries expected to participate in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt will receive at least $600,000 each. The winner of the continental showcase will receive $4.5 million (equivalent of 4 million euros or N1.6 billion) in addition to the trophy … Continue reading Eagles Set To Receive N1.6b If They Win 2019 AFCON
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Aiteo Group Takes Over Sponsorship of the CAF Awards
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria’s foremost energy solutions company, Aiteo Group, announced in a Press Release that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the sponsorship of its annual award event, the CAF Awards. The yearly award which dates back to the 1970s is organized to honour footballers and individuals who have … Continue reading Aiteo Group Takes Over Sponsorship of the CAF Awards
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Ahmad Ahmad Replaces Issa Hayatou As CAF President
April 19, 2022
Issa Hayatou, the long standing president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will be vacating his position as the head of African football’s governing body. This follows his loss to Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar in the just concluded CAF presidential elections. The elections were held as a secret ballot, in which the 54 member … Continue reading Ahmad Ahmad Replaces Issa Hayatou As CAF President
CAF Lists Host Cities for 2015 Africa Cup of Nations
April 19, 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), which is responsible for governing football in the continent, has penned down the host cities for Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in two years time. Unsurprisingly Rabat was chosen to host the games. Other venues include Marrakech, Agadir and Tangir. Casablanca has been chosen as an alternative. Libya … Continue reading CAF Lists Host Cities for 2015 Africa Cup of Nations
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Nigeria Will Host the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards, CAF Says
April 19, 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said that Nigeria will host the 2013 edition of the Glo-CAF award in Lagos, by 9th of January, 2014. The award gala rewards outstanding performances by African football stars in the following categories: African Player of the Year – Based in Africa, National Team of the Year, Women’s … Continue reading Nigeria Will Host the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards, CAF Says
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CAF African Player of the Year Award: No Show for Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor The Confederation of African Football (CAF) last weekend unveiled the final five shortlisted players for the 2012 African Player of the Year. Those shortlisted are Ghana’s Andre Ayew, reigning Player of the Year Yaya Toure, Ivory Coast’s Didier Drogba, Alexander Song of Cameroon and Senegal’s Demba Ba. The winner will be … Continue reading CAF African Player of the Year Award: No Show for Nigeria
