Also known as: Confederation of African Football · CAF EXCO
CAF — Confederation of African Football governing continental competitions including AFCON, Beach Soccer Africa Cup, and Women's Champions League qualification.
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President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has ruled out replacing Tanzania as co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). …
AFCON 2027: ‘There is no Plan B’ – Motsepe says CAF has no plans to replace Tanzania as co-hostsJoy Online
… Ghana is set for a first appearance at the U-17 World Cup after serving a Confederation of African Football (CAF) ban in July 2022 for age cheating. …
‘Every match is preparation for the World Cup’ – Black Maidens boss on WAFU B U-17 Girls CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Domestic football has been suspended at the stadium while rehabilitation work is carried out to bring the venue up to the standards required by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). …
GFA confident Accra Sports Stadium will be ready for Gambia gameJoy Online
… The stadium is currently closed for rehabilitation as Greengrass Technologies works to bring the facility up to Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. …
AFCON 2027Q: Accra Sports Stadium is ‘only approved’ venue – GFAJoy Online
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have suspended further steps in the Nigeria Football Federation’s electoral process. …
FIFA, CAF halt Nigeria football elections over governance crisisDaily Guide
… Ampofo Ankrah explained that the temporary closure will allow renovation and maintenance works to be completed while ensuring the facility meets the required Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. …
Accra Sports Stadium Closed Until Ghana- Gambia AFCON QualifierThe Chronicle
… However, Ampofo Ankrah says the facility will remain unavailable as the NSA works to ensure it meets the standards required by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). …
Accra Sports Stadium to remain closed until Ghana’s AFCON qualifier against Gambia, says NSAThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana and Nigeria have been paired in the second round of the 2026 Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, for a place at the continental finals in Senegal on the line. …
Ghana, Nigeria to clash in Beach Soccer AFCON qualifiersJoy Online
… Discussions at the upcoming emergency congress are expected to focus on the status of the executive committee and compliance with statutes of the NFF, the Confederation of African Football, and world governing body Fifa. …
Nigeria’s football leadership resigns amid governance concernsThe Ghanaian Times
… In March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory and the title. …
CAS to hear Senegal AFCON title appeal in OctoberCAF President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out replacing Tanzania as co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, affirming the continent's commitment to ensuring all three host countries—Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda—are ready for the tournament despite concerns about Tanzania's preparedness.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out replacing Tanzania as co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, affirming the continent's commitment to ensuring all three host countries—Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda—are ready for the tournament despite concerns about Tanzania's preparedness.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa says Ghana's Black Maidens are treating the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup as preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco next month, where they will face Norway, Brazil and Canada in the group stage after a CAF ban lifted in July 2022.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have protested to WAFU B and CAF after their Women's Champions League qualification final against Nigeria's Edo Queens went directly to a penalty shootout instead of extra time following a 2-2 draw. The club says they were preparing substitutes for extra time but were instead directed straight to penalties, where they lost 4-1.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
France's Football Federation joined England, Italy, and four other European nations in withdrawing support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The FFF said Infantino's governance does not meet football's standards, despite his abandonment of the investment proposal.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association says the Accra Sports Stadium will be ready to host Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia, despite ongoing rehabilitation work required to meet Confederation of African Football standards. Domestic football has been suspended at the venue while work is carried out; Accra Hearts of Oak have temporarily moved home matches elsewhere.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the Accra Sports Stadium is currently the only approved venue in the country for the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The stadium is undergoing rehabilitation to meet CAF standards and is expected to be ready for Ghana's second Group C qualifier against The Gambia on September 27.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have suspended the Nigeria Football Federation's planned 27 September elections to assess governance, legal, and administrative issues within the federation. The decision follows the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and executive committee members amid poor performance by Nigeria's national teams, including the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku visited the Ghana Black Princesses in Poland ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup opening game, expressing confidence the team has the quality to qualify from the group stage for the first time in seven consecutive tournament appearances.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Ghana's football development drive following a meeting with GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku in Zürich, citing the country's qualification for the FIFA U-20 and U-17 Women's World Cups as evidence of progress.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Sports Stadium will not host competitive football matches until Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifier against The Gambia on September 27, 2026, according to the National Sports Authority Director General. The closure allows renovation and maintenance works to meet Confederation of African Football standards, affecting clubs including Hearts of Oak who planned to use it as their home ground for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Accra Sports Stadium will remain closed for competitive football until Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifier against The Gambia, the National Sports Authority director general has confirmed. Ghana Premier League clubs will need to find alternative venues for the upcoming 2026/27 season as the NSA works to ensure the facility meets CAF standards.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana and Nigeria have been drawn in the second round of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for a place at the continental finals in Senegal. The tie will be decided over two legs in October, with the winner moving toward the finals in November and earning a direct ticket to the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Nigeria Football Federation's president, general secretary and executive committee have all resigned, with outgoing president Ibrahim Gusau citing the decision after consultation with family, friends and stakeholders. The resignations come amid scrutiny over the performance of Nigeria's national teams, including the men's failure to qualify for the last two World Cups and the Super Falcons missing the 2027 Women's World Cup after losing a play-off to South Africa.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has applied for access to evidence and documents for criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over a now-scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. UEFA also says it is considering pursuing criminal action against other FIFA officials.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association held a meeting with Women's Premier League clubs to review the 2025/26 season and discuss preparations for 2026/27, with focus on strengthening club planning, administration and readiness while enhancing the league's quality, competitiveness and commercial appeal.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, which would be its first in more than half a century. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal's appeal on 8 October against the Confederation of African Football's March decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON title instead of Senegal, who won the on-pitch final 1-0 but had the result overturned following pitch disturbances.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out standing for FIFA president in March 2027, though he expects another candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino following widespread opposition to the latter's now-scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Confédération of African Football held an online meeting with Club Safety and Security Officers from across the continent to reinforce safety and security standards ahead of the new Interclub season, covering integrated planning, stadium security, access control, crowd management, and reporting procedures.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi is undertaking renovations to regain its CAF international certification, which was withdrawn due to infrastructure shortfalls. Work is focused on pitch restoration, dressing rooms, spectator safety, and media facilities to meet CAF Category 4 standards, pending funding release and an upcoming inspection.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Senegal hired Patrick Vieira to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32. Vieira, a 50-year-old former World Cup winner as a player with France, has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
New Zealand has become the latest nation to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining England, Wales, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The withdrawal follows Infantino's aborted plans to sell 20% of the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors, and New Zealand is also seeking an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise Scheme.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Three football confederations have issued a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his failed proposal to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, stating that "football belongs to no individual" and calling for an independent review into the stake sale proposal.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Somali referee Omar Artan will become the first non-European to referee the UEFA Super Cup tomorrow in Salzburg. The 34-year-old has been a leading African referee, including being named CAF Men's Referee of the Year, though he was barred from entering the United States for the World Cup despite having a valid visa.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Meteors have intensified preparations for their upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers under head coach Desmond Ofei, with a domestic player assessment phase ongoing. The qualifiers begin in September, but Ghana will enter at the next stage in October, with the tournament serving as qualification pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
According to a Daily Telegraph investigation, UEFA made a severance payment to a woman with whom FIFA president Gianni Infantino allegedly had a relationship while he was UEFA's general secretary. Infantino's spokesman said he "strongly denies these categorically untrue allegations," while UEFA confirmed the payment covered fees for an MBA course and was in line with regulations at the time.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC, Premier League champions, will face Congolese side TP Mazembe in the first round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, while Nations FC will play Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup's preliminary rounds following Thursday's draw in Cairo.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →