Category: Confederation of African Football (CAF)

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Senegalese government thorough investigation into alleged corruption by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)..

The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the Senegalese government has publicly called for a thorough investigation into alleged corruption by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after the country's Africa Cup of Nations title was revoked nearly two months ago and was controversially given to Morocco.

2026-03-19 08:26

Football · Africa Cup of Nations · Confederation of African Football · Senegal · Morocco

CAF Official: Senegal stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title for leaving the field; final result overturned, Morocco wins 3-0.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) issued a statement on Tuesday confirming the change of champions for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations. The appeals committee ruled in favor of Morocco, who won 3-0, after Senegal's withdrawal from the final, which led to the match's interruption, in accordance with relevant provisions of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations.

2026-03-18 05:10

Football · African Cup of Nations · Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) · Cameroon national football team · Marc Brys

Cameroon national team head coach Marc Brys sacked due to complete fall out with the country's Football Federation..

The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) announced on its official website on Monday that its national team's head coach, Marc Bys, has been sacked.

2025-12-02 09:32

Football · FIFA · Portuguese Primeira Liga · Sporting Clube Farense · Nigeria national football team

Former African Cup of Nations-winning Nigeria legendary international goalkeeper Peter Rufai passed away due to long illness at the age of 61..

FIFA announced the sad news on its official website on Friday that former Nigeria legendary international goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who had won the African Cup of Nations with the team, has passed away due to long illness at the age of 61.

2025-07-05 04:27

Football · South African Football Association (SAFA) · South Africa national football team · Jayden Adams · death

South African Football Association condemned Malaysian and Taiwanese Chinese media outlets Sin Chew Daily and TVBS for falsely attributing the sudden death of the country's 25-year-old international defensive midfielder Jayden Adams to "suicide"..

South African Football Association (SAFA) officials on Sunday, through state-run broadcaster SABC, condemned the Malaysian Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily, Taiwanese television station TVBS, and Chinese aggregators for falsely attributing the sudden death of 25-year-old South Africa international defensive midfielder Jayden Adams to "suicide."

2026-07-13 04:10

Football · Brazilian Football Confederation · Brazilian national team · Carlo Ancelotti · 2026 World Cup

Official: Brazilian Football Confederation and national team coach Carlo Ancelotti extend his contract until 2030.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Thursday that it has extended the contract of national team coach Carlo Ancelotti by four years, until the end of the 2030 World Cup, on top of the original contract which was set to expire this July.

2026-05-15 08:10

Brazilian Football Confederation · Barcelona · Rafinha · international friendly match · injury

Barcelona's second-highest scorer, Rafinha, is sidelined for five weeks with a hamstring injury.

According to the latest statements from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and Barcelona, key player Rafinha is expected to face a five-week break due to a right hamstring injury.

2026-03-28 01:53

Football · Brazilian Football Confederation · Brazilian national team · Ancelotti · 2026 World Cup

Ancelotti confirms he will extend his contract with the Brazilian national team for four years: I enjoy it.

Carlo Ancelotti's contract extension with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is essentially finalized, with the new contract extending until the end of the 2030 World Cup. In a preview for his appearance on the Movistar Plus program "Universo Valdano," he stated clearly: "I believe I will extend my contract with Brazil for four years. It's a new job, and I enjoy it."

2026-02-21 03:55

Football · Premier League · Liverpool · Bundesliga · Borussia Mönchengladbach

Liverpool defensive midfielder Wataru Endo withdraw from the Japan national team squad due to injury and announced retirement from national team career..

The Japan Football Association (JFA) announced on its official website on Friday that its national team captain, Liverpool defensive midfielder Wataru Endo, has been forced to withdraw from the national team squad due to a recurrence of his injury.

2026-06-12 04:30

Football · La Liga · Club Atlético de Madrid · Argentine Football Association · Argentina national football team

Atlético Madrid trio Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone, will miss Argentina national team's international friendly due to not having received the yellow fever vaccine..

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on its official website on Tuesday that three Argentina national team stars, all currently playing for Atlético Madrid — Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone, will miss Friday's international friendly against Angola due to not having received the yellow fever vaccine.

2025-11-12 11:11

Football · FIFA World Cup · France national football team · Paraguay national football team · French Football Federation (FFF)

French Public Prosecutor's Office has officially launched a criminal investigation into Paraguayan female Senator Celeste Amarilla for her racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé..

AFP exclusively reported on Thursday that the French Public Prosecutor's Office has officially launched a criminal investigation into Paraguayan female Senator Celeste Amarilla for her recent racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé.

2026-07-10 08:25

Football · FIFA · AFC · Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) · Malaysia national football team

Malaysia national team have their Asian Cup qualifiers results overturned and ruled as 0-3 losses for fielding players with falsified "naturalized" identities..

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee announced on its official website on Tuesday that the Malaysian national team previously confirmed by FIFA to have fielded seven players with falsified "naturalized" identities, will have the results of two of their Asian Cup qualifiers, overturned and ruled as 0-3 losses.

2026-03-18 08:22

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