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African football’s general secretary accused of creating toxic culture of fear

The Confederation of African Football’s general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, has been accused of running the organisation as his ‘proprietorship’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

Could AFCON be CANCELLED over security fears?

Protests in Morocco have led to worries that this year's Africa Cup of Nations could be affected

FourFourTwo · Oct 7, 2025

CAF fines its president’s club after African Champions League fan disorder

Mamalodi Sundowns, owned by the Confederation of African Football’s president, are fined for fan disorder.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025

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Motsepe wins second term as head of Confederation of African Football

Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe was confirmed on Wednesday as African football's top administrator for four years.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2025

Caf general secretary will not face legal action over fraud allegations

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed the Swiss public prosecutor’s office will not initiate legal proceedings against its general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025

Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told

ITUC-Africa has raised ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices in Saudi Arabia and has called on the Confederation of African Football to press Fifa on its human rights commitments

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

African football executive accused of ‘whitewashing’ report into his conduct

Caf’s general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, has been accused of ‘whitewashing’ an investigation into allegations of serious misconduct against him

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024

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Caf starts investigation into misconduct allegations against general secretary

Caf has launched an internal investigation into allegations of serious misconduct by its general secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

Afcon could move to December 2025 to avoid Club World Cup clash

The next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations could start in mid-December to accommodate the expanded Club World Cup and the new Champions League format

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024

'One of the biggest problems in South Africa is corruption', CAF president Motsepe says

Patrice Motsepe, head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who is also the brother-in-law of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, spoke exclusively to FRANCE 24 about whether he intends to run for president in his home country. "There are people who will do a much better job than I…

France 24 · Apr 24, 2024

CAF president Motsepe says aiming for African team to win 'next World Cup'

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president. He also rejected accusations of defamation from Cameroon's football federation president Samuel Eto'o and responded to allegations of sexual abuse…

France 24 · Apr 24, 2024

When is the next Afcon? Sebastien Haller wins 2023 tournament for Ivory Coast

The tournament hosts lift the African football tournament for a third time after beating Nigeria 2-1 — but when and where will it be held next time?

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2024

Stade d'Olembe tragedy families invited to AFCON final in Abidjan

Families of victims from the Stade d'Olembe tragedy have been invited to the Africa Cup of Nations final in Abidjan, according to CAF President Patrice Mot...

‘I was not feeling safe’: Afcon bus crash casts shadow over assurances

Journalists tell of their experience after the vehicle returning them to Abidjan from the Guinea-Senegal match hit a barrier

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2024

Cote d'Ivoire boss Gasset talks up outsider's chance of Cup of Nations glory

Cote d'Ivoire head coach Jean-Louis Gasset attempted to reduce the pressure on his home squad on Friday by highlighting the defending champions Senegal and World Cup semi-finalists Morocco as likelier candidates to lift the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

‘It is a global event’: all eyes on hosts Ivory Coast as Afcon looks to move on

The tournament in 2022 was overshadowed by poor crowd control and deaths as the Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha predicts an open competition

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

Head of African football says he wants to get Mali FA president out of jail

The president of the Caf has said it is his ‘duty’ to ensure the head of Mali’s FA is released from prison, in comments that may contravene Fifa’s code of ethics

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

Sport Weekly: ‘A litmus test’ as the African Football League kicks off

Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.

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Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

The African Football League is finally kicking off. But is it a good idea?

FIFA and CAF hope Africa’s newest club competition will boost funding and help develop the game, but some have concerns.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Alleged sexual abuse victim in Gabon upset at Fifa’s handling of case

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon’s football association, is being investigated over claims that he failed to report ‘crimes of paedophilia’

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5, 2023

Stakes high as Women's World Cup heads into last-16 clashes

Germany, one of the favourites heading into the Women's World Cup, went out at the group stages for the first time in their history.

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia in talks over £160m sponsorship of African Super League

Saudi Arabia is in talks with Caf over a $200m (£160m) deal to sponsor the African Super League, in an agreement that could secure support for any future Saudi World Cup bid

France 24 · Jan 1, 2023

What major events does 2023 have in store?

From King Charles III’s upcoming coronation at Westminster Abbey to the first ever Africa Super League and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, FRANCE 24 looks ahead to the new year and shares some of the major events coming up in 2023.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

African Team Can Reach 2026 World Cup Final, Says CAF Boss Motsepe

African football boss Patrice Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday he believes a team from the continent can reach the 2026 World Cup final. "Morocco opened the door by reaching the semi-finals this month and I am confident an African nation will go further at the next…

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022

Can an African team win the World Cup? New football study crunches the numbers

Many football lovers hope an African team will finally win the men’s 2022 Fifa World Cup. The world has been waiting for this since the great Brazilian player Pelé predicted (in the 1970s) that an African country would win before the year 2000. That didn’t happen, but it didn’t stop…

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