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CAF
2 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Tanzania to Host Opening match, Uganda to host Third/Fourth and Kenya to Host Final Match
Published: Thursday, 19 June 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF'), in consultation with the three Nations that will host this year's TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (CHAN) 2024 have announced the venues that will host the Opening, Third and Fourth and the Final Match of the Competition. The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (CHAN) 2024 will be held between 02 – 30 August, 2025, marking a return to East African soil following the 2016 edition in Rwanda. Tanzania's Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam will host the opening match of TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (CHAN) 2024 on 02 August 2024. The Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda has been designated to host the third and fourth match of the event. Kenya's Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi will host the Final match of the Competition on 30 August 2025. The Host Nations: The Opening Match will be hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Saturday, 02 August. will be hosted in on Saturday, 02 August. The Final Match will take place in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, 30 August. will take place in on Saturday, 30 August. The Third-Place Match will be staged in Kampala, Uganda Additionally, Zanzibar has been designated as one of the Host Venues – a decision that underscores CAF's commitment to expanding the reach and inclusivity of African football. Zanzibar's Amaan Stadium recently staged a successful TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Final in May this year. The Host Cities for the Group Stages of the tournament are as follows: Group A | Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia Group B | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic Group C | Kampala, Uganda: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, South Africa, Algeria Uganda, Niger, Guinea, South Africa, Algeria Group D | Zanzibar: Senegal, *Congo, Sudan, Nigeria *Following the decision of the of the CAF Appeals Board, Equatorial Guinea was replaced by Congo. Further information regarding match schedule, ticketing and fan engagement activities will be communicated by CAF in due course. For more details on the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship, please visit Further Enquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department


CAF
3 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
Barbra Banda, Jennifer Echegini, Dr Desiree Ellis and others share their inspirational TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations stories in special media pack
Published: Wednesday, 18 June 2025 The TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024 will showcase the growth of the women's game on the continent and write another chapter in the rich history of the women's championship when it is played from July 5-26, 2025. The TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON already has a storied history, as legends of the African game emerge from past competitions. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has spoken to players and coaches from various competing teams to hear their stories of courage, hope and achievement ahead of this year's finals. Included in this package of features are: To download the pack containing links to the stories, CLICK HERE For more on the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024, visit Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department


CAF
4 days ago
- Business
- CAF
CAF launches CAF IMPACT Programme to promote sound financial Governance, Youth Competitions and Community Outreach with Member Associations
Published: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially launched, at the Executive Committee meeting on 26 April 2026, the CAF IMPACT programme, a strategic initiative aimed at further improving transparency and accountability, in the use of funds made available to CAF Member Associations and Zonal Unions for the development of football with the aim of ensuring the sustainable development and enhanced competitiveness of African football at a global level. The programme will be governed by a dedicated set of Regulations, the CAF IMPACT Regulations, which will oversee and regulate the use of funds by Member Associations. This move marks a significant step towards ensuring that financial resources are managed with integrity and purpose. The CAF IMPACT Programme is designed to empower Member Associations by strengthening financial governance, fostering the growth of youth competitions, supporting football development and expanding on impactful community outreach initiatives. The programme and its regulations are uniquely tailored to meet Africa's specific challenges and opportunities empowering Member Associations, inspiring youth, and building a football future rooted in excellence and inclusion. The CAF IMPACT Programme can be broken down into three major objectives: Invest in the growth and development of CAF's Member Associations by providing resources and infrastructure to nurture football talent in their countries. Promote positive impact by driving gender inclusion, youth development and community outreach that shapes the future of African football. Encourage and support good governance, transparency and accountability to ensure that African football's development is managed responsibly, ethically and sustainably. CAF Member Associations will receive up to USD 1.6 million over four years—a 60% increase from the previous cycle. These funds are intended to support: Women's football; Football development and youth competitions; School football programmes; Operational costs; Training, especially for coaches and referees. In addition, USD 500,000 in performance-based incentives will be available over four years for each Member Association. These will be awarded to Member Associations that have met certain criteria in key areas such as:: Participation in the five (5) competitions of the zonal unions; The implementation of safeguarding policies The organization of the CAF African Schools Football Championship at national level Launching initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (compliance and integrity). Training sanctioned by a diploma of a certain number of women coaches. All funds will be managed through dedicated CAF IMPACT Programme accounts and subject to oversight by independent auditors to ensure transparency and accountability. 'CAF and its President are ensuring that every dollar invested is used to develop African football. That means development with a special focus on Women's Football and the Youth. With the CAF IMPACT Programme, a minimum of 50% of the subvention to Member Associations must be spent in these two areas. We are shaping the future of African football, creating opportunities for every nation, every region and every girl and boy on the continent. We are accelerating development to make African football globally competitive and self-sustaining, with a shared vision for Africa's future,' said CAF General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba. Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department


CAF
14-06-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF to host second TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Stars Spotlight Webinar on Monday, 16 June
Published: Friday, 13 June 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will host the second instalment in an exciting three part series of TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Stars Spotlight Webinars on Monday, 16 June at 15h00 GMT. As part of its commitment to elevating the profile of women's football in Africa, CAF has launched the dynamic digital series to amplify the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, that will be staged between 5 - 26 July. The TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON is the flagship women's competition on the African continent and continues to experience exceptional growth in global viewership, fan attendance and commercial strength. The hugely successful inaugural Webinar took place on Monday this week. After the upcoming second event, the third and final Webinar to be staged on 23 June. The line-up for the second Webinar includes moderator Jailan El Bous and the following players: Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco) Chaima Abbassi (Tunisia) Opa Clement Tukumbuke (Tanzania) Translation services will be available to media who wish to take part in the discussion. The sessions are designed to highlight Africa's deep reservoir of talent and celebrate the unique stories of players who are driving the women's game forward across the globe. For more on the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON, Morocco 2024, visit -ENDS- Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department


CAF
12-06-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF announces match officials for TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024
Published: Thursday, 12 June 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the match officials for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 to be staged from July 5-26. A total of 46 Referees, Assistant Referees and Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be part of the prestigious continental finals with Africa's top female officials chosen for the tournament. It is a record number of match officials, beating the previous best mark of 40 that took part in the 2022 finals. There will be 18 Referees, 18 Assistant Referees and 10 VAR operators from 30 different countries on the continent, with hosts Morocco (5) supplying the greatest number. That includes Bouchra Karboubi, who officiated at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 and the Paris Olympic Games. Salima Mukansanga, who was in charge of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 final, is among the accredited VAR officials. TOTALENERGIES CAF WOMEN'S AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS, MOROCCO 2024 MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREES 1 Twanyanyukwa Antsino Namibia 2 Bouchra Karboubi Morocco 3 Aline Umutoni Rwanda 4 Amedome Vincentia Togo 5 Ganouati Dorsaf Tunisia 6 Ghada Mehat Algeria 7 Akissi Konan Natacha Gerardine Côte d'Ivoire 8 Shahenda Saad Ali Elmaghrabi Egypt 9 Shamirah Nabadda Uganda 10 Akhona Makalima South Africa 11 Samassa Yacine Mauritania 12 Suavis Iratunga Burundi 13 Sadir Sabah Morocco 14 Josephine Wanjiku Kenya 15 Aline Guimbang Etong Cameroon 16 Eunice Akintoye Yemisi Nigeria 17 Awa alphonsine O. Ilboudo Burkina Faso 18 Aminata Fullah Sierra Leone ASSISTANT REFEREES 1 Diana Chikotesha Zambia 2 Fathia Jermoumi Morocco 3 Alice Umutesi Rwanda 4 Yekini Nafissatou Shitou Benin 5 Afine Houda Tunisia 6 Ouahab Asma Feriel Algeria 7 Tabara Mbodji Senegal 8 Yara Atef Egypt 9 Kourouma Mahawa Guinea 10 Atezambong Fomo Carine Cameroon 11 Mariem Chedad Mauritania 12 Fides Bangourabona Burundi 13 Ishsane Nouajli Morocco 14 Sakina Hamidou Alfa Niger 15 Fanta Idrissa Kone Mali 16 Kanjinga Mireille DRC 17 Nancy Kasitu Zambia 18 Hannah Lydia Moses Liberia VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREES 1 Maria Rivet Morocco 2 Letticia Viana Eswatini 3 Salima Rhadia Mukansanga Rwanda 4 Lahlou Benbraham Algeria 5 Abdalaziz Yasir Ahmed Sudan 6 Babacar Sarr Mauritania 7 Ghislain Pierre Atcho Gabon 8 Daniel Lareya Ghana 9 Abdulrazg Ahmed Libya 10 Haggag Hossam Egypt For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024, visit Further Enquiries: communications@ CAF Communications Department