Tag: CAF
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CAF Awards 2024: Nigeria’s Lookman makes final men’s Player of the Year shortlist
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has make the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. CAF released the final shortlist for the prestigious award on Monday. The other nominees are, Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi, Rowen Williams and Serhou Guirassy. Lookman’s international teammate, Stanley Nwabali is also in the final shortlist…
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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: CAF anounces dates for Super Eagles final two matches
The Confederation of African (CAF) has announced dates for the Super Eagles final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. According to CAF, the Super Eagles will be away to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny , Abidjan on Thursday, November 14. The matchday five encounter will kick-off at 8pm local time. The Super Eagles final…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF award Super Eagles of Nigeria three points, goals against Libya
CAF on Saturday announced awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Super Eagles consolidated top position in the their group following the verdict. The West African now have 10 points from four matches, four points clear of nearest rivals Benin.Libya…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: CAF gives Libya, Nigeria October 20 deadline to submit documents
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has asked the Libyan Football Federation, LFF, to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Nigeria. The Super Eagles pulled out of the game which was scheduled for October 15, after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and the players…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF postpones Libya vs Nigeria after delisting match
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reached its final decision regarding the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier between Libya and Nigeria. The football body has finally announced the postponement of the game after delisting the fixture. The game was slated to be played this evening in Libya. However, in an official statement, CAF…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF could award three points, goals to Libya if Super Eagles boycott game
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, could award three points and three goals to Libya, if the Super Eagles carry out their threat to boycott Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. The game is the second leg of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.…
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AFCONQ 2025: Ghana set to play future matches in Nigeria after CAF ban
Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, could play their remaining home games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers in Nigeria, Soccernet reports. This follows the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to withdraw approval for the use of the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. CAF explained that the withdrawal was…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: ‘He can’t be stopped’ – CAF hails Super Eagles striker, Osimhen
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen following his impressive display in Nigeria’s win over Benin Republic on Saturday. Osimhen was among the goal scorers as the Super Eagles defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one encounter in Uyo. The 25-year-old took the…
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Former CAF president, Issa Hayatou is dead
A former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, is dead. Hayatou died on Thursday after a long illness, according to straitstimes. His death comes on the eve of his 78th birthday. Hayatou served as the president of CAF for 29 years from 1988 until 2017. He also the acting FIFA president…
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CAF clears air on AFCON 2025 postponement rumours
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has denied reports the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, has been moved to early 2026. The 2025 AFCON finals is scheduled to hold in Morocco. Rumours however circulated about a potential postponement of the competition due to scheduling conflicts with the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take…