Tag: CAF
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Africa Cup of Nations to Be Held Every Four Years from 2028
AFCON Moves to a Four-Year Cycle The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will switch from a biennial schedule to a quadrennial format starting in 2028, according to an announcement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The decision marks a dramatic change for a tournament that has become a staple of the African football calendar…
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AFCON to Switch to Four-Year Cycle from 2028: What It Means for African Football
AFCON moves to a four-year cycle The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will transition to a four-year cycle starting with the 2028 edition, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed. This marks a significant shift from the biannual schedule that has governed the continent’s premier national team competition for decades. CAF’s decision aims to recalibrate…
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Africa Cup of Nations to Run Every Four Years from 2028
AFCON shifts to a quadrennial format The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has announced a major scheduling change: from 2028, the tournament will be held every four years instead of every two. The decision, confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marks a fundamental shift in how Africa’s flagship football competition is staged, broadcast,…
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CAF Espionage Case: Soldier Identity Leaked by Intelligence Operator
Overview A Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) intelligence operator has been charged with espionage after allegedly disclosing the identity of a fellow soldier involved in covert intelligence work to a foreign intelligence agency. The allegations, contained in documents filed in a military court, illuminate a sensitive breach within Canada’s defense intelligence community and raise questions about…
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CAF Espionage Case: Alleged Identity Leak of Covert Intelligence Target by Intelligence Operator
Overview of the Case A prominent case within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has drawn national attention after allegations that a CAF intelligence operator disclosed the identity of a soldier involved in covert intelligence activities. The individual, described in court documents as a Master Warrant Officer, is accused of engaging in unauthorized dealings with a…
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Mane’s Hat-Trick Seals Senegal Victory as McCarthy Faces Kenya’s Worst Defeat
Senegal overpower Kenya as Mane nets a hat-trick The atmosphere was electric as Senegal ran out to meet Kenya, with star forward Sadio Mané delivering a performance that will be remembered for years. The match ended with Mané scoring a first-half hat-trick, sealing a dominant victory for the Senegalese and leaving Kenya coach McCarthy to…
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Nigeria Coach Claims DR Congo Players Practised ‘Voodoo’ During Penalty Shootout
Controversy after a dramatic CAF clash The Nigeria national team faced a heart-stopping exit after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) competition, only to be eliminated in a subsequent penalty shootout 4-3. In the wake of the loss, Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, made a controversial assertion that…
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Nigeria Boss Accuses DR Congo of Practicing Voodoo in Penalty Shootout
Nigeria Coach Alleges Voodoo Practice in Penalty Shootout Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has stirred controversy by alleging that DR Congo players were involved in voodoo rituals during the shootout that decided their CAF contest on Sunday. The claim was made following a dramatic 1-1 draw that eventually saw DR Congo triumph 4-3 on penalties.…
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Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah Lead CAF African Men’s Player of the Year Shortlist for 2025
Introduction: A Star-Studded Shortlist The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the nominees for the 2025 African Men’s Player of the Year on Sunday, and the list reads like a who’s who of the continent’s most exciting talents. Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian strike sensation Victor Osimhen, and Egyptian maestro Mohamed Salah are all in…
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Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah Lead Shortlist for 2025 African Men’s Player of the Year
Overview: A star-studded shortlist for Africa’s top men’s award The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2025 African Men’s Player of the Year, and the list features a trio of global stars who have dazzled fans across Europe and beyond. Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, and Egyptian…