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Tinubu Approves Nigeria’s Hosting Of CAF General Assembly, Awards Ceremony

NewsDeskNgMay 12, 2026May 12, 20260

President Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the CAF Ordinary General Assembly and this year’s CAF Awards. President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and this year’s CAF Awards Ceremony. The President gave the approval during...

Nigeria’s Samson Adamu Becomes CAF Acting Secretary General In Historic First Appointment

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Samson Adamu makes history as first Nigerian CAF secretary general following resignation, marking major shift in African football leadership. Samson Adamu has been appointed acting secretary general of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to occupy the role since the organisation’s founding nearly 70 years ago....

AFCONQ: CAF postpones Libya vs Nigeria

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

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. The game was slated to be played this evening in Libya. In an official statement, CAF...

CAF could award three points to Libya if Super Eagles boycott game

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

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 qualifier. The game is the second leg of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo,...

CAF set to scrap Confederation Cup, elevate African Football League

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2024April 16, 20240

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is set to scrap its second-tier club competition, the Confederation Cup, according to reports. The Confederation Cup was established in 2004 from a merger of the CAF Cup and the African Cup Winners’ Cup. CAF introduced a new competition, the African Football League last...

CAF celebrates Senegal coach, Cisse over historic feat

NewsDeskNgNov 26, 2022November 26, 20220

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated theTerangha Lions of Senegal head coach, Aliou Cisse following his team’s victory against hosts Qatar on Friday. The African champions defeated Qatar 3-1, to record their first win in the competition. Cisse, in the process, made history as the first-ever African manager...