CAF Confederation Cup Stories

Historic penalty shootout sends Nairobi United to CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The newly promoted FKF Premier League side defeated Tunisian giants Étoile Sportive du Sahel 7–6 on penalties, following a 2–2 aggregate draw.

Nairobi United eye historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage berth ahead of clash with Étoile du Sahel
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The Kenyan debutants carry a 2–0 advantage from the first leg played behind closed doors at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.

IGAD proposes single digital visa to boost regional trade, travel
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

As it stands, visitors from outside the IGAD region must apply for separate visas to enter each member country, a time-consuming process that has slow...

Nairobi United sink Étoile du Sahel 2–0 in CAF Confederation Cup first leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 19, 2025

The 2–0 victory puts Nairobi United in firm control ahead of the return leg in Tunisia, needing only to avoid a heavy defeat to advance to the CAF Con...

Nairobi United–Étoile du Sahel CAF match to be played behind closed doors
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 18, 2025

Following consultations between the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), it was decided that the match wou...

Staff allege mismanagement, favouritism at CAF under Mosengo-Omba
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

Confederation of African Football's Audit and Compliance Committee later said Mosengo-Omba attempted to influence the investigation to downplay its fi...

Visa users get first pick as AFCON 2025 ticket sales kick off in Morocco
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 13, 2025

The 2025 tournament is expected to attract thousands of fans from across Africa and beyond.

No plans to relocate 2025 AFCON, CAF assures despite Morocco protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Motsepe made the remarks amid protests organised by the youth-led GenZ 212 collective, which has staged demonstrations in more than a dozen cities cal...

Super Camp Africa: Kenya to host Africa’s first football reality series
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 28, 2025

The camp brings together emerging footballers from across Africa for training, mentorship, showcase matches, and off-pitch storytelling.

Nairobi United advance to CAF Confederation Cup second round on away goals
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 27, 2025

Nairobi United will now face either South Sudan’s Madani or Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel in the next round.

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw from ICC's Rome Statute
XINHUA  |  Sep 23, 2025

In September 2023, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger signed the Liptako-Gourma Charter in Bamako, agreeing to establish the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

Morocco expands e-visa system for eight African nations ahead of AFCON 2025
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 22, 2025

Authorities say the move is aimed at streamlining entry procedures, strengthening security, and managing the expected influx of fans and visitors duri...

29 Kenyans eye glory at IPSC World Handgun Championships in South Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 09, 2025

In preparation for the World Shoot, the Kenyan team last week participated in the IPSC Handgun Pre-World Shoot competition held at Bamburi Rifle Club...

CAF rolls out mobile phone translation system for journalists covering CHAN 2024
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 22, 2025

The system allows reporters to scan a QR code at the press conference venue, open a browser link, and listen through earphones as professional interpr...

Cash windfall awaits Harambee Stars as historic CHAN run pays off
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 16, 2025

Their qualification to the quarterfinals, secured without even kicking a ball, has guaranteed them a significant financial boost from the Confederatio...

Six fan zones set up for Harambee Stars’ CHAN showdown with Zambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 13, 2025

The move comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) slashed the stadium’s capacity by 40 per cent to 27,000 over security concerns.

CAF fines FKF Sh6.5 million over security breaches at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 13, 2025

CAF’s Disciplinary Board found FKF guilty of failing to meet stadium safety requirements and warned that continued lapses could see Kenya’s national t...

Kenya edges Cameroon to lift African Women's U-20 Volleyball Championship crown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 12, 2025

Kenya edged Cameroon 26-24 in a tight first set before dropping the second 19-25. The team bounced back with a hard-fought 28-26 win in the third set...

CAF limits Kasarani crowd to 27,000, bans paper tickets for Harambee Stars CHAN matches
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 11, 2025

The new restrictions, which take effect immediately, follow Kenya’s failure to address crowd control and safety issues during the Harambee Stars’ matc...

CAF slaps Kenya, Tanzania with hefty fines for breaches during CHAN matches
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 07, 2025

The breaches took place during Kenya’s opening Group A match against DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium, a game that drew massive crowds and marked a histor...

CAF unveils new trophy for CHAN 2024 with Wanyama, Onyango and Ngasa leading the reveal
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

In their joint appearance, Wanyama, Onyango, and Ngasa did more than lend their faces to the campaign; they embodied the spirit of regional cooperatio...

Kenya scraps visa fees for CHAN, AFCON visitors
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

The tournament, limited to players active in their home domestic leagues, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

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,...

Eto’o wins appeal to stand as candidate at CAF elections
Reuters  |  Mar 07, 2025

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld an appeal by Eto’o against his exclusion from the CAF executive committee elections in Cairo next Wednes...

Uganda to host African Volleyball championship on February 26
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 17, 2025

The tournaments, which promise to thrill the fans in a non-stop double-gender event, will be held at Lugogo Indoor Stadium and Ok'la Sports Arena.

Employers' confederation calls for IGAD support to stabilise Sudan's economy amid conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Sudan is facing one of its worst crises in modern history as conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary RSF continues to push the...

Zamalek SC halts Kenya Police FC’s CAF Confederation Cup run
Rama Mohammed  |  Sep 20, 2024

Kenya Police FC's inaugural CAF Confederation Cup campaign came to a close on Friday after a 2-1 defeat to Zamalek SC at Cairo International Stadium....

Zamalek SC host Kenya Police FC in crucial CAF Confederation Cup Clash
Rama Mohammed  |  Sep 20, 2024

Kenya Police FC faces a formidable challenge as they take on Egypt’s Zamalek SC in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32 on Friday....

Kenya Police FC face uphill battle after loss to Zamalek
Rama Mohammed  |  Sep 14, 2024

Kenya Police FC face a tough challenge after a 1-0 home defeat to Zamalek SC in the CAF Confederation Cup. With the second leg in Egypt, Police must s...

Zimbabwe to host CAF African Schools Championship
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 14, 2024

The tournament will be held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city

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