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, as he says reports that the party has broken up are far from the truth. Oshiomhole who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen shortly... Read More

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July 21, 2017

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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 Finance Committee, joins Ghanaian Kwesi Nyantakyi and Omari Constant Selemani of DR Congo as President Ahmad’s deputies. At the same meeting on Friday, CAF composed its... Read More

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October 3, 2016

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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, there has been no limit to the term of the President, with Issa Hayatou of Cameroon holding the position since 1988. Hayatou has not indicated... Read More

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October 24, 2014

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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 the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease. Following his club’s stalemate draw with Everton on Thursday night, the goalie told Dailymail.com his opinion about the... Read More

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October 16, 2014

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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 Thursday, 16 October, citing the spread of the Ebola virus disease as the motivating factor behind its withdrawal from the bi-annual tournament. The country had... Read More

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September 3, 2014

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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 Federation, which has been compelled to report the Congolese to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), complained of refusal by the Red Devils to make... Read More

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April 15, 2013

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

by Chi Ibe 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 Confederation of African Football, CAF were named as Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi (Nath FC, Lagos), Ibrahim Abdullahi (Sardauna Academy, Kano) and Emmanuel Asadu (Amuneke Academy). According to reports the MRI test, conducted to determine... Read More

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January 22, 2013

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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? After watching Cyril Stober and his panel of analysts at one of the weekly Tuesday-Live programmes on the Nigeria Television Authority, a friend who watched... Read More

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November 5, 2012

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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 current holder of the title, Yaya Toure and two of his countrymen, Gervinho and Didier Drogba. Mikel Obi is the only Nigerian left in the... Read More

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

CAF appoints Amaju Pinnick into Emergency Committee

CAF reduces presidency to 12 years maximum term

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

#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

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

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

Opinion: AFCON viewing rights: The shame of a nation

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

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