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Salah, Hakimi, Osimhen Lead Final Shortlists as CAF Confirms Nominees for 2025 Awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the final nominees for the much-anticipated 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place on Wednesday, November 19, in Rabat, Morocco. The announcement includes the top three contenders across seven major men’s categories, celebrating standout performances between January 6 and October 15, 2025. The headline category is

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FIFA World Cup – Cameroon vs DR Congo: Playoff semi-final preview

Al-Barid Stadium, Morocco Thursday, 13 November 2025 Kick-off: 10:00pm EAT After missing out on automatic qualification, Cameroon and DR Congo meet in a high-stakes African play-off semi-final that keeps both nations alive in the long road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cameroon arrive with history on their side, the Indomitable Lions have the most

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CAF Unveil “ITRI” As The Official Match Ball for AFCON Morocco 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with global sports brand PUMA, has unveiled ITRI, the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. Inspired by Morocco’s ancient zellij art, ITRI celebrates the unity, rhythm, and passion of African football. Its name, meaning “star” in Amazigh, honours Morocco’s

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Kenya Police FC Unveil Former SC Villa Coach

Kenya Police FC have unveiled Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanović as their new head coach, replacing Etienne Ndayiragije. The former SC Villa boss was presented to the media on Sunday evening at Police Sacco Stadium after the team’s goalless draw with Posta Rangers. His arrival comes shortly after Police’s CAF Confederation Cup exit to Al-Hilal Omdurman,

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CAF Champions League 2025/26 Group Stage Draws Confirmed

The stage is set for an electrifying 2025/26 CAF Champions League group phase after the draw held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday, November 3, 2025. The ceremony, conducted by African football icons Alexander Song and Christopher Katongo, has thrown up mouthwatering clashes that promise drama, flair, and unforgettable moments across the continent. Reigning champions

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Rwanda to Launch VAR in Premier League Second Round

In a bold move aimed at silencing controversy and sharpening decision-making, Fabrice Shema, President of the Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA), confirmed on Monday that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be rolled out for testing in the second round of the 2025/26 Rwanda Premier League. Shema told reporters the rollout will be paired with specialised

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Al Ahly, Sundowns and AS FAR headline 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage lineup

The race for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage has burst into life with 14 clubs have already confirmed their places among Africa’s elite, with two more spots to be decided next week when Pyramids FC and RS Berkane play their postponed second-leg fixtures. After a weekend of tense second-leg encounters, giants old and

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Tanzania on the Brink of Continental History as All Four Clubs Edge Closer to CAF Group Stages

Tanzanian football is on the verge of rewriting the history books for the first time ever, the East African nation could see all four of its representatives storm into the CAF Interclub Competitions group stages, signaling a new era of dominance and consistency in continental football. In the CAF Confederation Cup, Azam FC and Singida

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CAF Unveils 2025 Awards Nominees: Hakimi, Salah and Mayele Lead Africa’s Finest

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) today revealed the nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, a roster recognising the continent’s standout male players, coaches, clubs and national sides for performances between 6 January and 15 October 2025. A selection panel made up of CAF technical experts, veteran coaches, former stars and selected media representatives compiled

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Power Dynamos Stun Vipers in Kitende Thriller to Seize First-Leg Advantage

Vipers SC will have it all to do in Zambia after falling 2-1 to Power Dynamos in a pulsating CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg on Sunday evening at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. The Venoms, roared on by their home fans, looked to be in control when talisman Yunus Junior Sentamu fired them

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