Tag: Confederation of African Football

The Big 5: Oshiomhole dismisses R-APC, Embattled Pinnick appointed CAF Vice President and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today:   The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday dismissed the factional group Reformed APC and its sponsors,…

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CAF appoints Amaju Pinnick into Emergency Committee

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Friday, appointed Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football, as it's 3rd Vice President. Lekjaa, who is also Chairman of the CAF…

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CAF reduces presidency to 12 years maximum term

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will limit its presidency to three 4-year terms taking effect from the 2017 elections. The football confirmed the new development on Monday. Before now,…

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Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama calls on CAF to postpone Nations cup

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles skipper and Lille FC first goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has implored the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to cancel next year's African Cup of Nations (AFCON), due to…

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#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey Morocco has announced its decision to pull out from hosting the 2015 edition of the 'African Cup of Nations'. The North African country made the announcement on…

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Hide-and-seek: NFF accuse Congolese football federation of being shady with travel plans

by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigerian Football Federation has accused the Congolese Football Federation of playing hide-and-seek concerning its arrival for Saturday’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Calabar. The…

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‘Football’ age declaration: Golden Eaglets down to 18 players after 3 fail MRI test

by Chi Ibe Photo: PM News Three players of the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria team playing in Morocco, at the African U-17 Championship who failed the MRI test conducted by the…

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Opinion: AFCON viewing rights: The shame of a nation

by Simeon Christian Chukwu How can you go bidding for transmission rights a few weeks before the competition when others started queuing up immediately after the last edition in Angola?…

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African Footballer of the Year: CAF unveils 10-man 2012 shortlist … just one Nigerian left

by Rachel Ogbu For the 2012 African Footballer of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has released a new shortlist of 10 players.  The list included the…

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