The Confederation of African Football has officially partnered with Morocco’s national railway, Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) , as a sponsor for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) . The agreement brings several benefits designed to make the tournament more enjoyable for fans, including a special train schedule throughout the event , increased seat capacity during peak travel times, and exclusive travel packages and offers for supporters. The signing ceremony
The Saudi Pro League is quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest growing football leagues in the world. While many speculate that its growth is solely due to massive paychecks, the reality goes far beyond financial incentives. The league first made global headlines in 2022, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, earning an estimated €200 million per year funded by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Ronaldo’s arrival marked a turning point not only because of his sala
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is positioned to acquire a controlling 93.4% stake in Electronic Arts (EA) as part of a proposed $55 billion take-private transaction. The bid, submitted jointly with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, would see Silver Lake obtain a 5.5% stake and Affinity Partners hold 1.1% upon completion. According to the financial terms disclosed, the investor group plans to provide $36.4 billion in cash, supplemented by $20 billion in debt fina
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has finalized a landmark partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment Co. Ltd, making the gaming giant the official gaming sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations for the 2025 and 2027 editions. The deal ensures that AFCON will now be fully available to play on eFootball™, marking a major step in CAF’s push toward digital innovation. CAF General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba described the agreement as a reflection o
Zamalek have filed an official complaint to CAF following their 1–1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs at the 94,797 capacity FNB Stadium. The Egyptian club expressed deep dissatisfaction with the officiating, placing particular blame on Rwandan referee Samuel Uwikunda. The White Knights described the result as a loss, insisting they were treated unfairly throughout the match. Zamalek’s complaint lists three main incidents. First, the club argues that a legitimate goal was wrongly di
Al Ahly have submitted a formal letter to CAF calling for comprehensive reforms following their 1–1 draw against AS FAR in Morocco on Champions League matchday two, a match in which the club felt several issues compromised fairness and proper match management. In their letter, Al Ahly outlined key demands, including the implementation of full safety procedures before every fixture to ensure proper organization befitting the status of African football. They also called for the
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo clinched the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores title with a hard fought 1–0 victory over Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, thanks to a decisive 67th-minute header from Danilo Luiz da Silva. The triumph marks Flamengo’s fourth Copa Libertadores crown, making them the most successful Brazilian club in the competition’s history. Remarkably, three of those four titles involve Filipe Luís , two won as a player and now his first as head coach. After the match, Fi
The four semifinalists for the King’s Cup have now been confirmed, with Al Kholood, Al Ahli, Al Hilal, and Al Ittihad all advancing. Al Kholood continued their remarkable run with a dramatic 4–3 win over Al Khaleej, securing a historic first-ever semifinal appearance. Led by new owner Benjamin D. Harburg, head coach Des Buckingham, and captain William Troost-Ekong, the team’s fairytale campaign now sets up a major test against Al Ittihad. Victory there would send them to the
The African Club Association has launched its membership registration. The ACA was created by the Confederation Africaine de Football, thanks to President Patrice Motsepe. Motsepe hosted a meeting with club presidents and chairpersons to announce its formation. It was launched on 30 November 2023, when the first ACA meeting was held in Cairo, Egypt. The first and current chairman of the ACA is Hersi A. Said from Tanzanian club Young Africans. The ACA is an organization open t
Manchester United has named Kyle Macaulay as head of senior scouting. Kyle will report directly to Christopher Vivell, the club’s Director of Recruitment. As head of scouting, the 39 year old will run Manchester United’s senior level scouting operations globally. Macaulay will lead the network of scouts who identify senior transfer targets and first team players around the world. Macaulay’s experience and track record help him fit into this role perfectly. He has worked at Ch
The Confederation Africaine de Football held a Zoom meeting recently with the technical staff of all twenty four teams ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations set to take place in Morocco from Sunday 21 December 2025 to Sunday 18 January 2026. Things discussed in the meeting included visas for officials, training camps, team hotels, media and marketing, doping and medical regulations, behaviour with referees and matters regarding commerce. CAF laid down the rules to maintain
Game week nine of the Saudi Pro League kicked off on Friday 21 November with Al Kholood suffering a 2-1 defeat to Al Hazem. It marked Al Kholood’s third league loss in a row, leaving the club in eleventh place and only four points above the relegation zone. Worrying signs for Des Buckingham. Meanwhile Al Ittihad returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Al Riyadh. Captain Karim Benzema was on the scoresheet for the champions. Al Amid climbed to seventh on the table, th
The final phase of the 2026 CAF World Cup qualifiers is set, with Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon confirmed as the four teams that will battle for a place in the intercontinental playoffs. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will use the October FIFA World Rankings to determine the semifinal pairings. Based on the current rankings, Nigeria will face Gabon, while DR Congo will take on Cameroon in the other semifinal. The playoff will be played in a single-match
Nigeria kept their World Cup dreams alive in dramatic fashion, scoring four goals in their final qualifier against Benin Republic to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Playoffs. Heading into the match, the Super Eagles sat third in their group and were outside the rankings of the best second placed teams. But against all odds, Nigeria not only defeated Benin to move into second place in their group, they also climbed into the top four best second placed teams overall, earni
