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CAF holds brainstorming workshop for youth football excellence and academies
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CAF holds brainstorming workshop for youth football excellence and academies

In a significant gathering of football development professionals and leading Academies in Africa, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) hosted its pivotal Academies Meeting on 4 December, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt. CAF General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba said the brainstorming event presented a new and critical opportunity for African football to collectively strategize and enhance youth development across the continent. This was the first of many planned engagements with Academies and youth structures in Africa. A number of academies and football Clubs in Africa attended the meeting including African giant, Al Ahly, RS Berkane, Rahimo Football Club, Académie Génération Foot, Medina United, Mamelodi Sundowns, Right to Dream, Zed FC Academy, Kaizer Chiefs, Institut Diambars, ...
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Full qualification system and ‘road to’ tool launch for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
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Full qualification system and ‘road to’ tool launch for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

© Getty Images The full qualification system and the ‘road to’ tracking tool have been published for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. As has been the case for recent outdoor global championships, the qualification system is based on a dual pathway, with 50% of athletes expected to qualify through entry standards and the remaining 50% expected to qualify through world rankings.  The ‘Road to Tokyo 25’ online tool is designed to help athletes, media and fans track the qualification process for next year's World Championships, to be held in the Japanese capital from 13-21 September 2025. Searchable by discipline, country and qualification status, the tool provides a real-time view of each discipline over the course of the WCH Tokyo 25 qualificat...
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Eight thrilling groups drawn for first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup
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Eight thrilling groups drawn for first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup

World’s leading clubs discover path to unprecedented global glory at draw held in Miami, Florida Draw serves up unique contests set to intrigue and inspire billions of fans worldwide FIFA Legends Alessandro Del Piero and Ronaldo Nazario involved as new FIFA Club World Cup Trophy is physically revealed for first time The new FIFA Club World Cup™ reached a major milestone today as the draw for next year’s edition of the competition revealed eight intriguing groups and 48 exciting group-stage clashes. The full draw and coverage of the star-studded show – which was broadcast live from Miami, USA – are available on FIFA.com. Not only did the draw present the world’s 32 leading clubs with the path that will propel one of them to become the first and only off...
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Kotoko receives multiple offers for in-form forward Albert Amoah
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Kotoko receives multiple offers for in-form forward Albert Amoah

Asante Kotoko forward Albert Amoah has attracted interest from several clubs due to his impressive run in the Ghana Premier League. Amoah has been outstanding since joining the Porcupine Warriors from Great Olympics in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old has been Kotoko’s main man in the ongoing campaign, racking up six goals as the Porcupine Warriors battle for the title. Kotoko are said to have received multiple offers from clubs abroad, who are desperate to secure the services of the talented forward. But reports suggest the Porcupine Warriors will not sanction a move until the season is over. Amoah joined Kotoko on a three-year deal, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2027. Meanwhile, Kotoko are also seeking to augment their squad in the second transf...
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Oslo Bislett Games earns platinum recognition for sustainable delivery 
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Oslo Bislett Games earns platinum recognition for sustainable delivery 

First one-day event to achieve highest level against sustainability standard implemented by World Athletics this yearIn 2023, the meeting poster of the Oslo Bislett Games featured an illustration of a spear-tipped javelin, with a headline reading: ‘Spearhead within sport and sustainability’.Underscoring that ambition to become a leader in the sport and sustainability space, the Oslo Bislett Games Diamond League fixture became the first one-day athletics competition to earn platinum level recognition against the Athletics for a Better World (ABW) Standard, the evaluation system implemented by World Athletics this year that measures an event’s achievements in sustainable delivery.The event's achievements included:• Powered by 100% renewable energy• 93% of the products used at the event were ...
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Banda, Nnadozie, Chawinga sisters and Mssoudy make #CAFAwards24 Women’s Player of the Year shortlist
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Banda, Nnadozie, Chawinga sisters and Mssoudy make #CAFAwards24 Women’s Player of the Year shortlist

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has unveiled the top five nominees in each of the women’s categories at the upcoming 2024 CAF Awards, as excitement mounts for the ceremony to be staged on 16 December, 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco. The 2024 CAF Awards cover the period from January to October this year. Five outstanding players have been shortlisted for the prestigious CAF Women’s Player of the Year, including the dynamic sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga (Malawi), Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria) and Barbra Banda (Zambia). This year’s nominees reflect the excellence in women’s football across the continent after their impressive performances at club and national team level. The CAF Goalkeeper of the Year category includes five exceptional shot-...
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Official poster revealed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025
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Official poster revealed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025

The stunning artwork has been unveiled ahead of the first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ in Africa from 1 to 11 May 2025. The evocative poster takes inspiration from vintage postcards, the host nation’s vibrant culture and the joy of beach soccer. Seychelles schoolchildren will join the fun by participating in a nationwide colouring competition next year.  A stunning official poster has been unveiled ahead of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™, celebrating the essence of the competition’s first-ever edition in Africa. The poster’s evocative design takes inspiration from vintage postcards, marrying the nostalgia of receiving mail from a loved one abroad with the blissful summer vibe of a Seychellois beach. In the foreground, a local boy juggles a footba...
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CAF President Dr Motsepe conveys condolences to the victims Guinea stadium tragedy
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CAF President Dr Motsepe conveys condolences to the victims Guinea stadium tragedy

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe is deeply saddened by the stadium stampede in Guinea that has reportedly claimed the lives of over 50 football fans and and left others injured during a football match at the Stade du 3 Avril in N'Zérékoré. The tragedy occurred during a frieldy football tournament between city of N'Zérékoré and city of Labe. CAF President Dr Motsepe conveys his and CAF’s deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, the Fédération Guinéenne de Football (“FGF”) Leadership and the people of Guinea. Dr Motsepe also wished a speedy recovery to the injured football fans. May the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace.
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CAFAwards24 Goal of the Year shortlist revealed with fans to vote for the winner
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CAFAwards24 Goal of the Year shortlist revealed with fans to vote for the winner

CAF has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious Goal of the Year category at the #CAFAwards24, with fans to get the chance to have their say over who wins the prestigious award. The shortlist created by an expert CAF Technical Panel features 11 goals scored in CAF competitions between January and October 2024, reflecting the incredible talent of players across the continent. Voting opens today and ends on Thursday, 12 December, 2024. To facilitate voting, CAF has created a dedicated platform available on the CAF website and official social media channels. Fans can participate in the process and select for their favourite goal, with their votes counting towards 70% of the overall score. The other 30% is made up of the selections by CAF’s Technical Experts. Voting is now ope...
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Madagascar win double at FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2024
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Madagascar win double at FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2024

Madagascar (men and women) get wins over Rwanda and Egypt respectively to win the FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2024 on December 1.  It was a dominant run from the men as they went unbeaten on their way to the final, last defeating a gritty Algerian side in the Semis. The team had been firing on all cylinders, led on offense by Elly Randriamampionona and Livio Ratianarivo but getting big contributions from the remaining duo.  The final against Rwanda was as one-sided as it gets. The home side couldn’t be stopped as they caught fire from deep. Livio, who had been unstoppable on the day, put up 11 points in the resounding result. The game turned into a result for the history books as Madagascar came away with a 22 - 3 victory.  The women’s side had a similar run of form, going ...
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