African Football Confederation
governing body of association football in Africa
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Senegalese Fans Appeal Sentences for AFCON Final Pitch Invasion
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters convicted for a pitch invasion at the AFCON final in Rabat deny wrongdoing. They are appealing their sentences amid debates over crowd control and evidence, with ultimate outcomes pending.
CAF announces reforms to prevent future AFCON final controversies
CAF plans to introduce new reforms aimed at preventing controversies similar to the AFCON 2025 final, with some measures requiring approval from the General Assembly. These efforts seek to address recent disputes and restore confidence in African football's integrity.
AFCON 2027 Set for June-July, Hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will take place from June 19 to July 18, hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, in a historic three-nation partnership. Nigeria's Super Eagles are targeting their fourth title as preparations continue amid some logistical concerns.
CAF to Respect CAS Ruling on Senegal’s AFCON Title After Controversy
CAF's president Patrice Motsepe confirmed the organization will respect the CAS ruling on Senegal's AFCON title appeal, a key step to resolve the ongoing dispute after the team was stripped of the title. Reforms for transparency and accountability in African football followed the controversy.