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CAF announces postponement of CHAN to August 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 14, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to...

CHAN 2025: Prize money surge signals new era for African football
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 08, 2025

CAF has increased the winners' prize money for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to $3.5 million (Ksh 452 million), the highest in the tour...

Kenya’s AFCON dreams dim after loss to Tanzania
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 18, 2024

Kenya’s U17 football team suffered a setback in their quest for AFCON qualification after losing 1-0 to Tanzania. They must now beat Uganda to stay in...

Lookman, Banda and Williams among top winners at the 2024 CAF Awards
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 17, 2024

Ademola Lookman, Barbra Banda, and Ronwen Williams were the standout winners at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. The ceremony celebrated Afr...

Marrakech hosts Africa’s football celebration at 2024 CAF Awards
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 15, 2024

The 2024 CAF Awards will gather Africa’s finest football talents and legendary icons in a glittering ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech,...

Kenya dismisses CHAN hosting rumours, promises readiness by February
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 11, 2024

Kenya has dispelled rumours of losing its hosting rights for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) due to delays in facility upgrades. Sports C...

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania begin plans to ensure security during AFCON 2027
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre Director Kibiego Kigen noted that planning early will help build the necessary capacity to secure the event

Kenya drawn against Somalia in U17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s U17 national football team will face defending champions Somalia in the 2025 U17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers. The competition, set for 14-27 Decem...

CAF team conducts second inspection for CHAN 2024 in East Africa
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 23, 2024

CAF has begun its second round of inspections in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya to evaluate preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Champi...

Junior Starlets, Valarie Nekesa, and Coach Cheche earn historic CAF award nominations
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 21, 2024

Kenya’s Junior Starlets, star striker Valarie Nekesa, and coach Mildred Cheche have earned prestigious nominations for the 2024 CAF Awards. The recogn...

CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 ups prize money for African clubs
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 07, 2024

CAF Women’s Champions League kicks off in Morocco this weekend with Sh19.35 Million guaranteed for each team

CAF hands Nigeria victory, fines Libya over Benghazi match controversy
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 26, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria, awarding a 3-0 forfeit win over Libya in their AFCON 2025 Qualifier. Libya...

CAF president Patrice Motsepe announces re-election bid for 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 25, 2024

Dr. Patrice Motsepe has announced his bid for a second term as CAF President, allegedly following calls from key stakeholders and regional leaders. Th...

Rising Stars honoured by Sports Ministry after qualifying for 2025 U20 AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 22, 2024

The U-20 national football team was hosted by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who rewarded the Rising Stars for their display in the just...

Tanzania overcomes early deficit to beat Kenya in CECAFA U20 final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Tanzania came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Kenya’s Rising Stars in the AFCON U20 CECAFA region qualifiers final on Sunday afternoon

AFCON U20: Kenya, Tanzania clash again in CECAFA Zonal qualifiers final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Kenya is set to face hosts Tanzania in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam....

Rising Stars qualify for 2025 AFCON with dominant win over Burundi
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 18, 2024

Kenya’s national U20 football team, the Rising Stars, has earned a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals after defeating Burundi 4-0 in the C...

Kenya faces Burundi for AFCON U20 spot in CECAFA semis
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 18, 2024

Kenya's Rising Stars will look to secure a spot in next year’s Under 20 Africa Cup of Nations when they face Burundi in the CECAFA qualifiers semifina...

Kenya’s Rising Stars secure semi-final spot with emphatic win over Sudan
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 15, 2024

Kenya’s Rising Stars have advanced to the CECAFA U-20 Championships semi-finals with a 4-0 victory over Sudan in Dar-es-Salaam.

Kenya U20 topples Djibouti in U20 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 13, 2024

The Rising Stars will face Sudan in the final group match on Tuesday afternoon

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