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CAF President Motsepe Confirms Plan To Expand AFCON To 28 Teams

February 14, (THEWILL) — Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations finals could expand to 28 teams, while reiterating that the tournament will move to a four-year cycle after 2028....

CAF Imposes Heavy Fines On Senegal, Morocco After AFCON 2025 Final Chaos

January 29, (THEWILL) — The Confederation of African Football has handed down substantial penalties to both Senegal and Morocco following serious disciplinary breaches during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Final. The CAF Disciplinary Board found violations of...

CAF Announces African Nations League, Fivefold Funding Increase For Members

December 22, (THEWILL) — The Confédération Africaine de Football has announced the creation of the African Nations League and confirmed it will host a world-class senior national team competition annually featuring Africa's top players from leading global leagues. CAF...

AFCON Moves To Four-Year Cycle After 2028 Edition, CAF Announces

December 20, (THEWILL) — The Africa Cup of Nations will transition to a four-year cycle following the 2028 edition, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday. The decision marks a fundamental shift from the tournament's current...

Osimhen To Compete Against Salah, Hakimi For 2025 CAF POTY Award

November 17, (THEWILL) — The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the three finalists for its 2025 Men's Player of the Year award. Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Egypt's Mohamed Salah, and Morocco's Achraf Hakimi will compete for the honour...

CAF Confirms Ndid’s Eligibility For Super Eagles Against DR Congo

November 15, (THEWILL) — Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared to play for Nigeria in Sunday's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat. The Besiktas midfielder is now available for selection at...

CAF: Prosperity Girls Clash With Royal Queens

August 13, (THEWILL) — As part of their preparations for the 2025 WAFU Zone B qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League, Bayelsa Queens FC will on Thursday, August 14, 2025, take on Royal Queens FC of Warri. The...

Pinnick Loses FIFA Council Position In CAF Elections

March 12, (THEWILL) – Former Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has failed to retain his position on the FIFA Council following elections held at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Cairo,...

CAF Appoints Nigerian Official Abdulsallam For CHAN Tournament

January 04, (THEWILL) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Nigerian referee, Qassim Abdulsallam, for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The appointment places Abdulsallam within an elite group of match officials chosen to oversee the continental...

CAF President Motsepe Applauds Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting

December 12, (THEWILL) - The President of the Confederation of African Football, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has officially congratulated Morocco on being awarded co-hosting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. During the FIFA Extraordinary Congress, the decision was made...
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Sokoto Council Launches Free Medical Outreach Amid Disease Outbreak

The initiative is to provide immediate healthcare services to affected communities, particularly vulnerable residents who may struggle to afford medical treatment.
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