In the hushed corridors of African football, there are official decisions, and then there are unofficial conversations. This is hardly unusual in an environment where sport, power, money, and politics intersect. However, what has unfolded in recent days within Confederation of African Football goes beyond routine influence. It reflects a blatant and openly acknowledged blurring of roles, with journalists exerting pressure on the Executive Committee, even as they claim to expose
In response to the controversies surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a sweeping reform program aimed at restoring trust and credibility in its operations, particularly in refereeing and judicial processes. Amidst internal turbulence and leadership changes, CAF is also reinforcing its commitment to governance and transparency, while positioning Morocco as a reliable host for future tournaments.
On March 17, 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a resounding decision by stripping Senegal of its African champion title and awarding it to Morocco by default. However, many Senegalese, including the former president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), have criticized the jury's composition, the quorum, and the incompatibility of one of its members, calling into question the legitimacy of this decision. Let's break it down to separate fact from fiction.
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