Tag: CAF
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Blowing the Final Whistle: Ali Sabila Bows Out After FIFA Badge Snub
On a humid December evening at Lugogo, as Express FC edged past KCCA FC with a solitary goal, referee Ali Sabila blew the final whistle, marking the end of his celebrated career. The decision by FUFA to exclude Sabila from the 2024 FIFA-approved referees list was the final nail in the coffin, prompting the veteran…
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CHAN 2024: CAF President Dr Motsepe to visit Uganda on Friday
CAF President Dr Motsepe to visit CHAN 2024 host nations Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda on Thursday and Friday The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football will visit Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda – the three nations that will host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 (CHAN) this week. Dr Motsepe’s visit to the three…
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CAF approves 2025 Competition Calendar
The CAF executive committee met on, Monday, 16 December 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco in a gathering chaired by the President Dr Patrice Motsepe. Motsepe opened the meeting by congratulating Morocco following the decision to award the centenary FIFA World Cup 2030 to a joint bid by Morocco, Portugal and Spain. The Executive Committee deliberated on…
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Uganda to Make History with VAR Debut at CHAN 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This marks the first time VAR technology will be used in a football tournament hosted by Uganda, signifying a major leap in the country’s football development and…
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Crested Cranes’ Algeria Trip Prompts Postponement of Finance Trust Super League Fixtures
As the Crested Cranes prepare to depart for Algeria tomorrow for their crucial international friendlies, the Finance Trust Women Super League fixtures have been postponed. This decision comes as several clubs participating in the league have players who are key members of the national team. The Uganda Football Association (FUFA) confirmed the postponement, citing the…
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Four days to CAF Women’s Champions League kick off,Squads released
In line with the regulations for the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, the eight (8) participating clubs have finalized their squads for the tournament. Following a decision by the CAF Women’s Football Organising Committee, the clubs are permitted a final squad of 26 players instead of the initial 21 players. The registration of the…
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Kitara fc signs new coach for the remainder of the season.
Wasswa Bbosa takes over as the new head coach for Kitara FC. Wasswa Bbosa takes over for the remainder of the season replacing Brian Ssenyondo who was relieved of his duties. Bbosa brings in loads of experience and success having previously won the Uganda Premier League title and the CECAFA Kagame Cup with Express FC.He…
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CAF’s 46th Ordinary General Assembly is underway in Ethiopia today
The 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is taking place today, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together leaders and delegates of Member Associations from across Africa. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba will lead the discussions as the event kicked off this morning at the Ethiopian Skylight…