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CAF launches bidding process to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the host rights of the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), inviting its 54 member associations to submit expressions of interest and formal candidature dossiers. The initiative marks......

Patrice Motsepe thanks HM King Mohammed VI for royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has publicly expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Mohammed VI following the royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters who had been sentenced after incidents linked to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted in Morocco. In an official statement......

Webook.com sells 35,000 match tickets in under two hours, setting an African record

Morocco's digital ticketing platform Webook.com has broken an African record by selling 12,000 tickets in the first 20 minutes and 35,000 tickets in under two hours for the return leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 final between AS FAR Rabat and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns,......

Morocco awarded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal forfeit

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Commission has officially declared Senegal the loser by forfeit in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, granting Morocco a 3-0 victory. This decision upholds the appeal submitted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and overturns......

Morocco’s AFCON hosting excellence overshadowed by media gaps

In the camera era, football success is measured beyond goals. It is shaped by images, narratives, and global perception. Morocco delivered a landmark African Cup of Nations with FIFA-grade stadiums, smooth logistics, and hospitality praised by thousands of international journalists. At least 3,800 media......

Can to be held every four years from 2028, says caf president Patrice Motsepe

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, announced on Saturday in Rabat that the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) will be organized every four years starting in 2028. The decision marks a significant shift in the calendar of African football competitions. Speaking at......

CAF unveils “Assad” as the official mascot for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the local organizing committee officially introduced “Assad” on Monday as the mascot for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco. The character, inspired by the iconic Atlas Lion — a powerful symbol of Moroccan heritage......

Royal congratulations to AS FAR Women after their African Champions League triumph

HM King Mohammed VI has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the AS FAR women’s football team following their victory in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League. The triumph, achieved during the tournament hosted by the sister nation of Egypt, marks the team’s second continental......

Infantino hails Africa’s football rise at CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the remarkable progress of African football during the CAF Awards 2025 held in Rabat, describing the continent’s game as equal to the world’s best. Speaking at the ceremony, Infantino highlighted the achievements of Africa’s top players and clubs,......