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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Referees in crisis and pitch pressure: six things we learned from Afcon 2025

Refereeing collapsed at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, requiring Caf to rebuild an independent, competent refereeing department to restore integrity and resist political pressure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

African football chiefs accused of not consulting fully over controversial Afcon change

Several presidents of African football federations have told the Guardian they were not informed of the decision until it was surprisingly announced by the Caf president, Patrice Motsepe, on 20 December, prompting claims that the confederation breached its statutes by failing to seek approval at a general assembly. That is based on a contention that major changes to competition formats must be ratified by the 54 member associations, although that has been disputed by senior sources at Caf.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Why change AFCON now?

Moving AFCON to a four-year cycle shifts commercial leverage toward global partners, risks sidelining domestic leagues, players, and African football development.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

African football hit by fresh allegations over general secretary's Caf conduct

CAF general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba ignored a governance committee recommendation to deem Pierre-Alain Mounguengui ineligible amid allegations of covering up sexual abuse in Gabonese football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Caf general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba is accused of running CAF as his proprietorship, fostering a culture of intimidation, firing and silencing whistleblowers.
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