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Ya Biladi
a day ago
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CAF President Motsepe praises Morocco's role in hosting landmark Women's CAN 2024
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, emphasized on Saturday in Salé that the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), currently taking place in Morocco, will be the most memorable edition of the tournament to date. «This edition will undoubtedly be the most successful and memorable of all. I express my deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, as well as to the Moroccan people for their unwavering support for the development of African football», Motsepe stated during a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, a suburb of Salé, following a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee. After thanking the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) for hosting the committee's proceedings, the South African official praised the participation of African clubs in the Club World Cup, namely Wydad Casablanca, Espérance de Tunis, Egypt's Al Ahly, and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns. Motsepe expressed hope that African teams will advance even further in future editions of the Club World Cup. He also highlighted Morocco's historic run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where the Atlas Lions reached the semi-finals. «Africa is proud of Morocco's performance», he said. «I am confident that an African team will be crowned World Champion in the future», he added, also predicting that Morocco will host the best-ever edition of the men's Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. The CAF Executive Committee meeting was held on the sidelines of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from July 5 to 26 in Morocco.
Ya Biladi
2 days ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
CAF President Motsepe praises Morocco's role in hosting landmark Women's CAN 2024
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, emphasized on Saturday in Salé that the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), currently taking place in Morocco, will be the most memorable edition of the tournament to date. «This edition will undoubtedly be the most successful and memorable of all. I express my deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, as well as to the Moroccan people for their unwavering support for the development of African football», Motsepe stated during a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, a suburb of Salé, following a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee. After thanking the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) for hosting the committee's proceedings, the South African official praised the participation of African clubs in the Club World Cup, namely Wydad Casablanca, Espérance de Tunis, Egypt's Al Ahly, and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns. Motsepe expressed hope that African teams will advance even further in future editions of the Club World Cup. He also highlighted Morocco's historic run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where the Atlas Lions reached the semi-finals. «Africa is proud of Morocco's performance», he said. «I am confident that an African team will be crowned World Champion in the future», he added, also predicting that Morocco will host the best-ever edition of the men's Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. The CAF Executive Committee meeting was held on the sidelines of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from July 5 to 26 in Morocco.
CAF
4 days ago
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- CAF
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to host Press Conference in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday
Published: Friday, 04 July 2025 Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe will host a press conference in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday, 5 July 2025 ahead of the start of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. The press conference will start at 13h00 local time at Complexe Mohammed VI Technical Centre and follows a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee on Saturday morning. Accredited members of media are cordially invited to attend the event: Date: Saturday, 05 July 2025 Saturday, 05 July 2025 Time: 13h00 local time / 12h00 GMT 13h00 local time / 12h00 GMT Location: Complexe Mohammed VI (Technical Centre) The press conference will also be streamed live on the CAF TV YouTube channel.
CAF
20-06-2025
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- CAF
WAFCON D-15: 2015, the Year the Women's AFCON Embraced Its Identity
Published: Friday, 20 June 2025 The countdown continues to the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations TotalEnergies Morocco 2024. As the tournament approaches, looks back on the key milestones that have shaped this iconic competition, with its 13th edition already promising plenty of excitement. Today's spotlight is on August 6, 2015 — the date when the CAF Executive Committee made a symbolic decision: to officially rename the tournament the 'Women's Africa Cup of Nations,' in direct alignment with its male counterpart. The CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations TotalEnergies 2024 kicks off in just 15 days. It wasn't until 2015 that Africa's premier women's tournament truly embraced its full identity. On August 6 of that year, following an Executive Committee meeting, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a historic move: the continental competition would now be called the 'Women's Africa Cup of Nations,' mirroring the name of the men's tournament. A minor detail? Far from it. This name change signaled formal recognition of the competition's status and the growing importance of women's football on the continent. No more secondary or marginal titles — from then on, the Women's AFCON would stand as a full-fledged institution, with its own legacy, stakes, and heroines. 'It's more than just a name — it's a statement,' said then CAF President Issa Hayatou. 'We're no longer talking about a 'small women's tournament'; we're affirming that this is a major championship.' This identity shift came amid a time of deep transformation. In 2016, the tournament hosted in Cameroon was the first to carry the new name. On the pitch, Nigeria clinched their 8th title by defeating the Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé (1-0) in front of a packed stadium. Behind the scenes, CAF secured a major sponsorship deal with TotalEnergies, ushering in a new era of financial and media support for the competition.
CAF
07-03-2025
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- CAF
Cairo to Host the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly on 12 March
Published: Friday, 07 March 2025 The 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly will be held in Cairo on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at the Marriott Mena House. The event, starting at 10h00 Cairo Time (08h00 GMT), will be broadcast on and CAF TV. Key African football leaders, including presidents of CAF's 54 Member Associations and its six Zonal Unions, as well as senior international football stakeholders, will attend. Dr Patrice Motsepe, CAF President, will chair the meeting. Prior to the Extraordinary General Assembly, several CAF engagements will take place: 10 March: CAF Zonal Unions meetings chaired by Dr Motsepe from 09h00 Cairo Time (07h00 GMT), followed by a friendly match featuring CAF officials and African football legends in the evening. CAF Zonal Unions meetings chaired by Dr Motsepe from 09h00 Cairo Time (07h00 GMT), followed by a friendly match featuring CAF officials and African football legends in the evening. 11 March: CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting from 10h00 Cairo Time (08h00 GMT), discussing progress and the future of African football. CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting from 10h00 Cairo Time (08h00 GMT), discussing progress and the future of African football. 12 March: CAF Extraordinary General Assembly will then officially take place on Wednesday morning and will be concluded with an official press conference later in the afternoon by CAF President, Dr Motsepe. Further details, including the agenda of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly, Egypt 2025, will be published on in due course. Further Enquiries: CAF Communications communications@
