Tunisia’s Al Jari arrested on suspicion of fraud
October 27 – Wadi Al Jari, the president of the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF), has been arrested on suspicion of financial corruption.
Africa
Big talk, little end product. Motsepe insists money-less AFL will be a game changer
October 20 – CAF president Patrice Motsepe has vowed that the African Football League (AFL) that kicks off on Friday in Tanzania will be a game changer for African football, but failed to explain where the prize money comes from.
Zimbabwe women’s coach charged with sexual assault
October 18 – The coach of Zimbabwe’s women’s team is due to appear in court today after being charged with sexual assault.
CAF inspects host cities for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of January kick off
October 17 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is undertaking a week-long inspection visit to host cities for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as part of final preparations for the Ivory Coast tournament.
Morocco hire Spain’s World Cup winning Jorge Vilda for women’s team
October 13 – Jorge Vilda, who led Spain to the Women’s World Cup title before being fired weeks later, has quickly found work again after being appointed coach of Morocco’s women’s national team.
AFCON 2023 draw matches Senegal and Cameroon, Ivorian hosts face Nigeria
October 13 – Reigning continental champions Senegal have been drawn with powerhouse Cameroon at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals with hosts Ivory Coast facing Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau in Group A.
CAF agree VISA deal for flagship national team competitions
October 13 – The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed VISA as the confederations official and exclusive payment partner for CAF Competitions.
African Football League start-up at last lands a sponsor in Visit Saudi
October 12 – Visit Saudi has signed up as the main sponsor for the inaugural CAF/FIFA African Football League (AFL) initiative that has struggled to find support within Africa and commercially.
Puma keeps the ball rolling with CAF and 2023 AFCON
October 10 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Puma have signed an agreement that will see Puma serve as the technical partner of the Africa Cup of Nations, the governing body has announced.
IMG picks up two-year deal to sell CAF’s sponsorship portfolio
October 6 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have partnered with IMG, appointing the sports marketing specialist the global sponsorship agency for the confederation until 2025.
Africa’s big new club league will offer just $14.4m in prize money
October 2 – CAF has announced that the winners of the African Football League will receive $4 million in prize money, a paltry fee after the promised riches attached to a Super League on the continent.
Morocco win 2025 AFCON hosting, joint Kenya-Tanzania-Uganda bid gets 2027
September 28 – Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football Confederation (CAF) confirmed on Wednesday. The East African triumvirate of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will stage the 2027 finals.
Algeria pulls out of AFCON hosting bid with CAF to decide on 2025 and 2027 tomorrow
September 27 – Algeria have withdrawn their bid to host one of two future Africa Cup of Nations finals on the eve of the vote, the country’s football association confirmed on Tuesday.
CAF dials in Tecno Mobile as AFCON 2023 sponsor; Motsepe promises more to come
September 22 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has inveiled technology company TECNO Mobile as a sponsor of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Libyan flood disaster claims lives of four Premier League players
September 15 – Several elite Libyan players have tragically lost their lives in the aftermath of the destructive floods that have devastated parts of the country.