Also known as: Confederation of African Football
Confederation of African Football — organizes continental football competitions including AFCON qualifiers, Champions League, and Olympic qualifiers.
CAF has awarded Ghana hosting rights for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, the nation's first time staging the tournament since 1999. The continental football body is also organizing AFCON 2027 qualifiers (September 2026–March 2027) with a group draw scheduled for May 19, and has appointed referees for the 2026 Champions League final, along with endorsing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a third term.
Algeria left the 1982 World Cup unbeaten but eliminated on goal difference after West Germany and Austria played to a 1–0 result widely seen as a fix; the global outrage led FIFA to mandate that all decisive final group matches be played simultaneously, a rule that persists today.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria left the 1982 World Cup unbeaten but eliminated on goal difference after West Germany and Austria played to a 1–0 result widely seen as a fix; the global outrage led FIFA to mandate that all decisive final group matches be played simultaneously, a rule that persists today.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →