Confederation of African Football Stories

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...

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...

FKF inks Sh15 million partnership deal with KTB to tap into sports tourism
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

The agreement, signed on Wednesday, aims to promote both domestic and international tourism by leveraging the growing popularity of football in the co...

Kenyan football fraternity in mourning as Bandari Youth star Daudi Zakaria dies at 20
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

Daudi scored 23 goals in the FKF Coast Region League last season, earning the top scorer title and playing a crucial role in securing the team’s histo...

CHAN 2024: Kenya and Tanzania chase glory, history and millions in presidential bonuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

With both East African teams off to strong starts and fuelled by the promise of handsome rewards, CHAN 2024 is quickly shaping into a high-stakes purs...

FKF honours former footballers and their families with free passes to CHAN games
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 02, 2025

FKF President Hussein Mohammed announced that the legends will be given accreditation to allow seamless entry into match venues, along with preferenti...

CAF announces full list of local, international CHAN 2024 broadcasters
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

In Kenya, for example, CAF has confirmed KBC, Azam TV and SuperSport as the broadcasters of the tournament.

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...

CHAN 2024: Details of stadium entry for fans, road closures ahead of opening fixture
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

At Kasarani, which will host the much-anticipated opening match between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, August 3, at 3 pm, four...

MOFA FC appoints Atulo Nicholas as new team manager ahead of promotion push
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

MOFA praised Atulo for his "professionalism, meticulous nature, and strong grasp of team dynamics," highlighting these attributes as crucial to the cl...

Kenya exits phygital football tournament after Brazil defeat, eyes 2025 games invitation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

Phygital football combines virtual and real-world competition, with teams playing a digital match followed by a five-a-side physical game, and the win...

Wafcon: Three signs that African women’s football is finally starting to thrive
The Conversation  |  Jul 19, 2025

As a scholar of sports communication and of women’s football, I suggest that what is left is for the Confederation for African Football (Caf) to consi...

Tusker FC releases nine players as squad reshuffle begins
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 18, 2025

Former Kenyan Premier League champions Tusker FC have confirmed the exit of nine players as they restructure ahead of next season.

Football returns to Sudan after two-year hiatus amid civil war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 08, 2025

The tournament, officially dubbed the Sudanese Elite Championship, features eight top clubs and is being held in the northern towns of Ad-Damer and At...

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.

Veteran coach Ghost Mulee tears into Kenyan football’s empty promises
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

Veteran coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has launched a scathing critique of Kenyan football, describing it as a “political circus dressed like football” and...

Melawa FC prepare for top-of-the-table clash against Fearl FC
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

Melawa FC host Fearl FC this Saturday in a top-of-the-table FKF Sub-County League Zone E clash, with both sides level on points. Fearl lead on goal di...

Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai dies at 61 after battle with illness
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

Born on August 24, 1963, Rufai’s international career spanned nearly two decades. He made his debut for the Super Eagles in 1981 and went on to earn 6...

Kenya names provisional squad for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 02, 2025

Kenya has named a 30-man provisional squad for CHAN 2025, featuring a mix of local league talent as the Harambee Stars prepare to kick off their campa...

Gor Mahia disbands entire technical bench after trophyless season
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 02, 2025

Gor Mahia have disbanded their entire technical bench after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign that saw the club end the season without a trophy for the...

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...

Boniface Ambani elected AFC Leopards chairman
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 29, 2025

Boniface Ambani, a former AFC Leopards striker, has been elected as the club’s new chairman after winning the 2025 polls. His appointment marks a new...

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...

Gor Mahia moves to professionalise operations after Mashemeji Derby mix-up
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 06, 2025

Gor Mahia has begun implementing wide-ranging reforms after confusion at the gates marred the Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay. The club has issued an apol...

Harambee Stars' Adam Ayiro helps TNS seal historic treble in Wales
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

Ayioro helped the club secure all three major domestic titles: the Cymru Premier League, the Welsh Cup and the Nathaniel MG Cup, cementing the club's...

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