CAF Stories

CAF delegation begins final inspection tour in Kenya ahead of CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

With just weeks to the tournament's kickoff, CAF officials are in Kenya to assess the country’s readiness to co-host CHAN 2025, inspecting key venues...

Harambee Stars to test waters in CECAFA Four Nations Cup ahead of CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 03, 2025

Harambee Stars will compete in the CECAFA Four Nations Cup from July 24–27 in Arusha, Tanzania, as part of their build-up to the 2024 African Nations...

Death toll from Israel strike on Gaza cafe rises to 34: sources
XINHUA  |  Jul 01, 2025

Palestinian security officials and eyewitnesses told Xinhua that an Israeli aircraft fired at least one missile at the site.

Kenya's Brian Onyango parts ways with South African side Stellenbosch FC
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 30, 2025

The South African club opted not to extend the Kenyan international's contract, which was initially a one-year deal signed at the beginning of last se...

Sports CS Salim Mvurya hands over Kasarani Stadium ahead of CHAN
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 30, 2025

It marks CHAN's return to East Africa for the first time since Rwanda staged the event in 2016. Kasarani Stadium will host the final on August 30 and...

Harambee Starlets fall to Tanzania in CECAFA final
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets fell 1-0 to Tanzania in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship final on Saturday, with an own goal by Enez Mango handing the ho...

Harambee Starlets face Tanzania in CECAFA final showdown
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets will take on hosts Tanzania in the final of the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge Cup on Saturday. Both teams are unbeaten and ha...

Kenya to host 2024 CHAN final at Kasarani as CAF confirms full match schedule
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Kenya will host the final of the 2024 CHAN at Kasarani Stadium on 30 August 2025, as CAF confirmed venues and group allocations for the East Africa-le...

Harambee Starlets sweep aside South Sudan to stay perfect at CECAFA
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets cruised to a 4-0 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday evening, maintaining their perfect record at the CECAFA Women’s Championship...

Harambee Starlets eye another big win against struggling South Sudan
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will be out to extend their winning run at the CECAFA Women’s Championship when they take on South Sudan this afternoon in Dar es Sa...

Harambee starlets can conquer the world with the right support - Assistant Coach Oduor
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Harambee Starlets assistant coach Godfrey Oduor believes Kenya has what it takes to reach the global stage in women’s football if given the right supp...

CECAFA showdown: Harambee Starlets eyeing glory as they gear to face Uganda's Crested Cranes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

Before the Starlets take to the field, Group B action will begin with hosts Tanzania facing off against Burundi in a 4:00 PM kick-off.

Harambee Starlets sink Burundi to open CECAFA title hunt in style
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 15, 2025

Harambee Starlets kicked off their 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign with a clinical 3-0 win over Burundi in Dar es Salaam, setting the...

Café Deli Koinange: A culinary haven blending flavour, art, and sustainability in Nairobi’s CBD
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

Café deli has established itself as a beloved spot in Nairobi’s food scene, boasting four branches across the city.

Coach Beldine Odemba names 23-player Harambee Starlets squad for 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

The regional tournament will serve as a crucial warm-up ahead of Kenya’s final round qualifier for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) aga...

Harambee Starlets set for CECAFA opener against Burundi
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 05, 2025

Harambee Starlets will begin their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign on June 14 against Burundi in Tanzania. The tournament will also serve...

CAF General Secretary confirms Kenya is on track to co-host CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 05, 2025

CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has given Kenya a thumbs-up ahead of CHAN 2024, saying the country is 90% ready to co-host the tournament. Wi...

Harambee Starlets set to compete in 2025 CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 04, 2025

Kenya will compete in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship in Tanzania, with the Harambee Starlets among five teams confirmed for the regional...

COFICAF Café: Hidden gem inside Eastleigh's BBS Mall that everyone is talking about
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 17, 2025

COFICAF isn’t just a café—it’s a full experience. From the calming design to the thoughtfully curated menu and staff, it offers something unique in th...

Kenyan referees appointed for CAF Champions League final
Erick Kariuki  |  May 17, 2025

Kenyan referees Gilbert Cheruiyot and Stephen Yiembe have been named to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Pyramids FC...

CAF to unveil new trophy and identity ahead of Pyramids vs Sundowns final
Erick Kariuki  |  May 16, 2025

CAF is set to unveil a new trophy and visual identity for the CAF Champions League just days before the final between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundown...

In Eastleigh’s Somali cafés, spiced milk coffee is a sip of home and heritage
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 05, 2025

Somali coffee is traditionally brewed with spices such as cardamom, cloves, and sometimes cinnamon, resulting in a deeply aromatic blend.

Ouma wears No. 14 with pride as he channels idol Olunga at U20 AFCON
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

On Thursday, Okoth, 19, made a grand debut on the continental stage by scoring Kenya's first goal in their U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B o...

Vibrant atmosphere as Eastleigh comes alive as Ramadan draws to a close
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants, which are central to social interactions in the neighbourhood, remained closed during the day as residents observed the fast, contributin...

Kenya U20 Head Coach Salim Babu names provisional squad for AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 28, 2025

Kenya U20 head coach Salim Babu has named a 35-man provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to begin on...

Egypt to host 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast’s withdrawal
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 27, 2025

Egypt will host the 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast withdrew as hosts, CAF confirmed on Tuesday. The tournament, set to run from April 27 to May 18,...

FKF launches probe into match-fixing allegations against Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper
Amina Wako  |  Mar 27, 2025

A video, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media, appears to show Matasi listening and nodding in agreement as an unidentified individual...

Patrice Motsepe secures second term as CAF president
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 12, 2025

Dr Patrice Motsepe will lead the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for another four years after being re-elected unopposed during the 14th CAF E...

International Women’s Day: African women redefining football on and off the pitch
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 08, 2025

Women across Africa have carved their names into football history, whether as players, referees, administrators, or business leaders. Their influence...

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