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Nigeria’s Flamingos Soar to Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Glory
In a thrilling final, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, defeated Japan 2-1 to claim their maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title, marking a significant milestone for African football.
Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s Team Makes History as First African Side to Reach FIFA U-17 World Cup Final
Nigeria’s Flamingos have etched their name into African football history by securing a place in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 final, defeating Brazil in a semi-final thriller. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has hailed the achievement as a triumph for the continent.
CAF Reverses AFCON Decision: Africa Cup of Nations Returns to Biennial Format
After intense debate and backlash, the Confederation of African Football has abandoned its controversial plan to stretch the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle, restoring the tournament’s traditional biennial rhythm. The reversal underscores CAF’s commitment to prioritizing African football’s interests over FIFA’s international calendar.
CAF Seeks Member Vote: Will Africa Cup of Nations Return to Biennial Format?
The Confederation of African Football has launched a consultation among its 54 member associations to decide whether the Africa Cup of Nations should revert to a two-year cycle or remain on its current four-year schedule. The move follows growing backlash against the controversial shift proposed by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, with stakeholders warning of potential long-term consequences for African football’s development and commercial viability.
CAF weighs dramatic reversal of Africa Cup of Nations calendar amid FIFA-UEFA tensions
The Africa Cup of Nations may soon revert to its traditional biennial format, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) explores a dramatic reversal of its 2023 decision to extend the tournament’
Infantino secures African bloc’s unanimous backing as FIFA reelection battle intensifies
Gianni Infantino has secured the unconditional support of all 54 CAF member associations ahead of next year’s FIFA presidential election, a decisive shift in the contest as European and North American backing wanes. The move follows a high-profile strategy symposium in Cape Verde, where the Swiss president reaffirmed FIFA’s financial commitment to African football while addressing lingering controversies with dialogue—not confrontation.
CAF Reshapes AFCON Cycle as Ghana and Ivory Coast Clash in High‑Stakes Bouaké Derby
The African football calendar is set for a major overhaul, with the Africa Cup of Nations moving from a biennial to a four-year cycle after the 2027 edition. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced
Cape Verde Set to Host CAF Strategy Conference Following Historic World Cup
Cape Verde will host the Confederation of African Football’s Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, on Sal Island, from 7 to 9 October 2026, bringing together the presidents of CAF’s 54 member associ