Friday, April 17

Sports

Sampson Eduku: Former Samartex Forward Joins Asante Kotoko
No Comments
Sports

Sampson Eduku: Former Samartex Forward Joins Asante Kotoko

Ghana premier league giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko has announced the signing of experienced forward Sampson Eduku on a one-and-a-half-year contract. The 29-year-old striker brings a wealth of experience to the Porcupine Warriors, having previously played for Samartex and Tamale City. During the 2022/23 season with Tamale City, Eduku was sinscintillating form, netting 14 goals and providing 4 assists. His impressive performances earned him a move to Iraqi Premier League side Al Quwa Al Jawiya, where he further showcased his goal-scoring prowess. Head Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum welcomed Eduku’s addition to the squad, stating: “Sampson is a proven goal scorer with great versatility and experience. His ability to find the back of the net and create opportunities for others will add a ne...
Read More
CAF and CANAL+ INTERNATIONAL sign a partnership to discover future young reporters as part of the CAF African School Football Championship programme
No Comments
Sports

CAF and CANAL+ INTERNATIONAL sign a partnership to discover future young reporters as part of the CAF African School Football Championship programme

The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") and CANAL+ INTERNATIONAL, under the banner of CANAL+ University, have entered into a strategic partnership to develop training programmes in the field of sports journalism for young African talent. This partnership is in line with the objectives of the African Youth Promotion Programme of the CAF African School Football Championship  initiated under the guidance of the CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe.  More than 800,000 boys and girls under the age of 15 have already participated in these programmes. The CAF African Schools Football Championship includes  among its main annual activities, a Young Reporters Programme, Young Referees Programme and Safeguarding Programme. The signing ceremony took place in the presence...
Read More
Glasgow 2026 Announces Senior Team
No Comments
Sports

Glasgow 2026 Announces Senior Team

The Glasgow 2026 Organising Company has today announced the executive team who will lead the organisation to deliver the 23rd Commonwealth Games in the summer of 2026. Phil Batty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer to deliver the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games alongside a senior team with a wealth of expertise and experience of delivering major sporting events in Scotland. Jade Gallagher has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer; Faye Shaw, joins as Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer; Louisa Mahon joins as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer; and Martin Fitchie joins as Chief Information Officer. Glasgow 2026 will take place from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026 and feature a 10-sport programme concentrated across four venues within an eight-...
Read More
CAF increases the Prize Money by 75% of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 and the total Prize Money of the CHAN by 32 %
No Comments
Sports

CAF increases the Prize Money by 75% of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 and the total Prize Money of the CHAN by 32 %

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) announced today that the Prize Money of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 has been increased by 75% and the Winner will now receive USD 3.5 million. CAF also announced that the total Prize Money of the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 has been increased to USD 10.4 million which is an increase of 32%. The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “We are excited about the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 and have significantly increased the Prize Money of the Winner to USD 3.5 million which is an increase of 75%. We have also increased the total Prize Money of the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 202...
Read More
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final Draw Media Accreditation officially open
No Comments
Sports

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final Draw Media Accreditation officially open

The media accreditation application window for the Final Draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is officially open. The Final Draw will take place on Monday, 27 January 2025 in Morocco. The media accreditation application window will close on Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Media interested in covering the Final Draw can apply via the CAF Media Channel.  All applications are subject to confirmation. Confirmation will NOT be on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified and provided with further information in due course. The 35th edition of the  TotalEnergies CAF AFCON will take place in Morocco between 21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026.  For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF Africa C...
Read More
CAF Key dates: 2025 will be bumper year for African football
No Comments
Sports

CAF Key dates: 2025 will be bumper year for African football

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has a packed 12 months ahead with continental finals across club and national team football that will make 2025 one of the busiest years ever for the governing body.CAF’s investment in youth and women’s football has added significantly to the calendar and a packed schedule awaits fans, with the start of both the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 and TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 this year. Interclub competitions, junior tournaments and schools football are all also on the agenda as CAF schedules a diverse range of events to enhance the growth of the game on the continent. Here is a reminder of the key CAF events in 2025:TOTALENERGIES CAF AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 1-28 FEBR...
Read More
TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Media Accreditation window reopens
No Comments
Sports

TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Media Accreditation window reopens

The Media Accreditation application window for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 will reopen from Monday, 6 January to Thursday, 9 January 2025 The eighth edition of the CHAN tournament will take place in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from 1 – 28 February 2025. The finals will be contested by nineteen (19) countries made up of the three host nations, three qualified nations from each of CAF’s other five Zonal Unions, as well as a single slot reserved for the best performing team from the CECAFA region. Media interested in covering the CHAN tournament can apply via the CAF Media Channel. All applications are subject to confirmation and will not be processed on a first come, first served basis. Successful applicants will be notified and provided wit...
Read More
Liverpool v Manchester United to go ahead at Anfield
No Comments
Sports

Liverpool v Manchester United to go ahead at Anfield

Image caption, There was overnight snow across much of the north-west of England Liverpool's Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday afternoon will go ahead as planned despite overnight snow at Anfield. A final safety meeting was held at midday when it was decided the game could kick off as scheduled at 16:30 GMT. Much of the north-west of England woke up to snow on the ground on Sunday morning and the weather and travel conditions had to be checked before it was ruled the game could be played. "Today's fixture against Manchester United will go ahead as planned," Liverpool said. Manchester United confirmed it has "been deemed safe for fans to attend" the match. An amber weather warning for snow and ice is in place for much of northern England.&...
Read More
Inaugural CAF U-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) Tanzania 2025 draw conducted in Der es Salaam
No Comments
Sports

Inaugural CAF U-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) Tanzania 2025 draw conducted in Der es Salaam

GIFT Tournament to take place in Dar es Salaam between 7 – 18 January  Eight U-17 women’s clubs from across the CECAFA Zone to contest inaugural edition  Tournament is part of CAF’s strategy to promote gender equality and empower next generation of female footballers The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) conducted the official draw of the CAF U-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) Tanzania 2025 on Saturday, 4 January in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Another ground-breaking initiative in CAF’s ongoing Women’s Football Development strategy, the inaugural competition will see eight (8) clubs from across the CECAFA Zone contesting the title in Dar es Salaam. The tournament will take place between 7 – 18 January 2025 at the Azam Complex Stadium. Conducting the dr...
Read More
CAF U-17 GIFT Tournament Tanzania 2025: 24-hour Extension for Media Accreditation
No Comments
Sports

CAF U-17 GIFT Tournament Tanzania 2025: 24-hour Extension for Media Accreditation

CAF and the Local Organising Committee ("LOC") for the CAF U-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) Tanzania 2025 have decided on a 24-hour extension for media accreditation application. The window will now close on Monday, 06 January, at midnight, Tanzanian time.For assistance in the accreditation process, please contact mediachannel@cafonline.com. For more information about the CAF U-17 GIFT Tanzania 2025, please visit www.cafonline.com Further Inquiries: communications@cafonline.com CAF | Communication Department
Read More
//omg10.com/4/3711026