Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso delivered a fierce critique of South African football after Orbit College refused to move their Betway Premiership clash to help Sundowns prepare for their CAF Champions League quarterfinal. Cardoso argued that the PSL’s approach hurts clubs representing the country on the continent. Cardoso QuestionsContinue Reading
CAF faces growing pressure as confusion deepens around the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The organisation prepares to deliver a decisive update by Friday, and the entire continent waits for clarity. The situation grows more complex each day as political tension, logistical chaos, and unresolved hosting issuesContinue Reading
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) confirmed a packed calendar for the 2026 season. The announcement came during the Elective General Assembly held on February 7 in Djibouti. Newly elected CECAFA President Paulos Weldehaimanot Andemariam praised the competitions committee for delivering a clear schedule for theContinue Reading
The Africa Cup of Nations could shift from 2027 to 2028. CAF officials now question whether Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda can meet the required deadlines. Their concerns follow repeated delays in stadium construction, transport upgrades, and accommodation planning. Infrastructure Gaps Raise Urgent Questions CAF inspection teams visited all three countriesContinue Reading
A Symbolic Homecoming in the Capital The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Pretoria under clear skies, carrying the hopes of a football‑driven nation. President Cyril Ramaphosa and FIFA legend Marcel Desailly unveiled the iconic prize at the Union Buildings, igniting excitement across South Africa. The ceremony launched a three‑dayContinue Reading
CAF has issued major sanctions against Senegal and Morocco after disciplinary breaches in the AFCON 2025 final. The Disciplinary Board found multiple violations of the CAF Disciplinary Code. The rulings target federations, players, and officials for conduct that CAF said damaged the game’s integrity. CAF sanctions AFCON 2025: summary ofContinue Reading
Towel Disputes Dominate AFCON Headlines CAF may review goalkeeper towel rules after AFCON controversy involving Nigeria, Morocco, and Senegal. Several incidents during the tournament in Morocco raised concerns about fair play and match control. The debate began during Nigeria’s semi‑final against Morocco, when officials repeatedly moved Stanley Nwabali’s towels, disruptingContinue Reading
Kaizer Chiefs revived their CAF Confederation Cup campaign after a decisive weekend shifted Group D in their favour. Amakhosi earned a vital 1-0 win over ZESCO United in Ndola, and results elsewhere strengthened their quarterfinal push. Group D Opens Up After Chiefs Victory Kaizer Chiefs needed a response after aContinue Reading
CAF issued heavy disciplinary sanctions against Algeria after their heated quarter-final loss to Nigeria. The match created controversy on and off the pitch. While the football world waits for CAF’s communication on the Morocco–Senegal final, the governing body already acted with force. These decisions may influence Algeria’s long-term plans, includingContinue Reading
