The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe, expressed his deep condolences and the condolences of the 54 CAF Member Associations to the family of the late Ahmed Faras, former Captain of the Morocco National Football Team, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (“FRMF”) and the entire Moroccan football community. Ahmed…
The ongoing CAA U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has witnessed a remarkable performance by Team Nigeria in the girls’ 100m events. The Nigerian athletes swept the medals in the U-18 category, with Miracle Ezechukwu claiming gold with a time of 11.88 seconds, followed by Rosemary Nwankwo with…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) 2024, scheduled to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A total of 70 match officials have been selected, including 26 referees, 26 assistant referees, and 18 Video Match…
Roche Diagnostics Africa and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) have announced the launch of a three-year partnership to elevate laboratory leadership and improve access to quality diagnostic services across the continent. The initiative — titled LEAD: Leadership Excellence for African Diagnostics — brings together health ministries, laboratory directors, academic partners and technical experts…
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with the family and friends, as well as his proteges and the Nigeria football fraternity in general, over the death on Wednesday evening of former Nigeria international player and one-time Coach of the Super Eagles, Monday Sinclair. Widely-known as ‘Professor’ for his in-depth knowledge and understanding of the beautiful…
The Lagos State Electoral Commission (LASEC) has officially presented certificates of return to the winners of the recent Local Government Election held in Lagos State on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Among the recipients was Hon. Oluwole Michael Sholola, popularly known as Okito, who represents Ward B in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government. Hon. Sholola expressed his gratitude…
FIFA is reportedly contemplating a significant revision to the hosting arrangements for the 2026 World Cup, with discussions underway about potentially moving matches originally scheduled in the United States to Canada. This consideration arises amid growing concerns related to visa restrictions and immigration policies. Sources close to the international football governing body have indicated that…
The former Chairman of the Gombe State Football Association, Alhaji Gara Gombe, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Peter Rufai, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper. In a statement issued on Thursday, Gombe described Rufai as one of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced, ranking him alongside world-class goalkeepers such as Iker Casillas,…
The Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun State on Youth Development, Comrade Olamide Lawal, has extended a warm welcome to young athletes from across Africa participating in the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championship. The prestigious event, which brings together 700 young athletes from various African countries to Abeokuta, the state capital. Comrade…
Nigeria’s Praise Ikweki has won bronze medal in High Jump event being the first medal for the country at the ongoing combined Confederation African Athletes U-18/U-20 Championships at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Ikwesi, who paired with Melvin Ododo, started from 1.80m, achieving perfect record until a near missed at 2.03m…
