The Confederation of African, CAF, has named two Nigerians among referees and assistant referees for the 2024 WAFU ‘B’ qualifiers. Salisu Basheer is among the seven referees who will officiate at the competition. His compatriot, Muhammad Yakubu, will serve as an assistant referee. Ghana will host the competition from May 15 to 29, 2024. Reigning […]
NPFL announces four-week break for Rivers United to catch up
Nigerian officials for CAF Confederation Cup duty
Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mohammed Sanusi will serve as match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final second-leg encounter between Dreams FC of Ghana and Egypt’s Zamalek. Another Nigerian, Chukwudi Callistus Chukwujekwu will serve as the referee assessor. The encounter is slated for the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana, on Sunday. Dreams […]
CAF set to scrap Confederation Cup, elevate African Football League
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is set to scrap its second-tier club competition, the Confederation Cup, according to reports. The Confederation Cup was established in 2004 from a merger of the CAF Cup and the African Cup Winners’ Cup. CAF introduced a new competition, the African Football League last year. The African Football League, […]
Rivers United crash out of CAF Confederation Cup
Rivers United crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 2-0 defeat to USMA of Algeria. The holders sealed their place in the last four 2-1 on aggregate. Malian striker, Abdullah Kanou opened the scoring for the hosts eight minutes before the break. Rivers United came close to equalizing in the 72nd minute but […]
CAF bans fireworks from USM Alger, Rivers United game
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reiterated its ban on the usage of fireworks in any of its competitions ahead of the quarter-final second leg tie involving Algerian side, USM Alger and Rivers United. USM Alger will lock horns with Nigerian side Rivers United at the Stade du Julliet in Algiers on Sunday. The Northern […]
CAF Confederation Cup: USM coach anticipates tough clash against Rivers United
USM Alger head coach, Juan Carlos Garrio is anticipating a tough CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash against Rivers United. Garrido however declared his team’s readiness to face the challenges against the former Nigeria Premier Football League champions. USM Alger will take on Rivers United in the first leg tie at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo […]
CAF announces dates for Champions League, Confederation Cup finals
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced dates for the finals of the Champions League and Confederation Cup. The finals will be played on home and away basis in May 2024. The first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final will be played on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The second leg will be played […]
AFCON 2025: CAF set to hold preliminary round draw in Egypt
AFCON: Nigeria cleared as CAF sanctions Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday cleared Nigeria and Super Eagles players of any wrongdoing during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles impressed at the AFCON as they reached the final of the tournament, losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast. However, CAF’s investigations did not find any infractions on the part […]