Also known as: CAF
The Confederation of African Football is African football's governing body that sets stadium standards, organizes continental competitions, and oversees administrative compliance for member nations.
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The Namibian
Confederation of African Football issued CAF A Licence to Ronny Kanalelo
“The Confederation of African Football (CAF) A Licence coach officially parted ways with the club on Wednesday, with immediate effect.”
Kanalelo proud of progress despite FC Ongos departureThe Namibian
Confederation of African Football decided to extend club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July
“The development follows the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to extend the club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July, a move that potentially gives Unam FC enough time to complete the required licensing process after winning the NFA Cup.”
CAF to decide Unam’s Confederation Cup fateNew Era
Confederation of African Football is actively working to elevate women's football to the same level
“He noted that men's football has a longer history and generally attracts higher attendance, while international bodies such as FIFA and CAF are actively working to elevate women's football to the same level.”
NFA president clarifies prize money gap between men and women footballNew Era
CAF selected 53 match officials for preparatory course from 25-30 June
“The duo is in Cairo, Egypt, where they have joined 51 other match officials from across the continent for the intensive training programme scheduled to run from 25 to 30 June.”
Shangula, Twanyanyukwa eye WAFCONS selectionThe Namibian
Confederation of African Football named Omar Artan men's referee of the year in 2025
“Artan, who in 2025 was named men's referee of the year by the Confederation of African Football, would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.”
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, IraniansThe Namibian
Confederation of African Football (CAF) named Omar Artan men's referee of the year in 2025
“Artan, who in 2025 was named men's referee of the year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was barred from entering the US on Saturday after arriving at Miami International Airport.”
Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to USInformanté
Confederation of African Football (CAF) produced qualifiers with nine direct qualifiers and one play-off berth for 2026 World Cup
“The Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers produced a diverse field featuring continental heavyweights Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa, alongside debutants Cape Verde and returning Congo DR.”
African nations secure places at expanded 2026 FIFA World CupThe Namibian
The Confederation of African Football controversially crowned Morocco champions after Senegal penalty incident
“Morocco were later controversially crowned champions by the Confederation of African Football, but the repercussions of defeat were still felt.”
Brazil’s World Cup challenge faces Morocco test in Group CThe Namibian
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has standards for category three stadiums
“This follows 13 months after the government announced plans to build and upgrade five stadiums across the country to Confederation of African Football (CAF) category three standards.”
Independence Stadium renovation set for JulyThe Namibian
Confederation of African Football will set out roadmap and inspections for infrastructure upgrade if considering a bidder
“A lot of the countries that bid before didn't have approved stadiums, even Kenya that is hosting Afcon next year is still busy constructing their stadium. So if CAF considers you, they will set out a roadmap and make inspections on your progress to upgrade your infrastructure.”
Namibia’s Afcon 2028 bid strengthenedThe City of Windhoek says Sam Nujoma Stadium's current refurbishment is limited to structural renovations and does not meet Confederation of African Football standards, with a second phase of upgrades planned. A CAF inspector recommended expanding capacity to 15,000 spectators rather than the currently planned 10,000, which may require higher costs than initially anticipated.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says Sam Nujoma Stadium's current refurbishment is limited to structural renovations and does not meet Confederation of African Football standards, with a second phase of upgrades planned. A CAF inspector recommended expanding capacity to 15,000 spectators rather than the currently planned 10,000, which may require higher costs than initially anticipated.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, announced unanimous African support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president at a CAF strategy meeting in Cape Verde. Motsepe called for increased investment in African youth football academies and defended Infantino's integrity against recent criticism from other FIFA member associations.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A CAF inspector's assessment has identified significant construction problems at Namibia's Sam Nujoma Stadium, including concrete walls blocking spectator views and inadequate VIP facilities, raising questions about the readiness of the venue.
3 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Brave Warriors begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against the Republic of Congo in Gaborone, with both sides ranked closely (Namibia 121st, Congo 134th). Namibia is hampered by late withdrawals due to injuries and administrative issues, and must again play their home match outside the country due to lack of CAF-approved stadiums.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mozambique secured the fourth semifinal place at the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier after level points with Angola, advancing on Fair Play record. They will face Group A winners Namibia in Friday's semifinal, while defending champions South Africa meet Zambia after both completed perfect group-stage campaigns.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football has appointed infrastructure inspector Bianca Brenda Wambui to conduct a follow-up inspection of Sam Nujoma Stadium after the Namibia Football Association requested CAF assess rehabilitation progress and provide technical guidance to prevent rework delays.
23 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Football Association head of operations Titus Kunamuene facilitated a Cosafa Potential General Coordinator workshop in Botswana during the Cosafa Women Championship, with 70% women representation among officials from the Botswana Football Association. The workshop was part of Cosafa's Legacy Programme, which provides training in refereeing, general coordination, and technical skills to host nations.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambia became the first team to book their semifinal place in the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Comoros. Defending champions South Africa took control of Group B with a 2-0 win over Angola, while Eswatini claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Lesotho.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Structural repairs at Sam Nujoma Stadium, initially due by early October 2026, have been delayed to the end of October due to contractual issues, according to the City of Windhoek project manager. The contractor is currently working on formwork and steel fixing for beams before reinstating seating panels.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek Observer editorial argues that Namibia's stadium crisis is a national development issue affecting pride, youth, economy, and tourism. Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has committed to government action on stadium rehabilitation by year-end, allowing the Brave Warriors to play home matches in Namibia rather than abroad.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Unam FC lost to Angolan side Kabuscorp 5-1 on aggregate in the CAF Confederation Cup, and head coach Robert Nauseb says the team has learned valuable lessons about the speed, intensity, and details required at that level of African football.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa has been appointed to officiate at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, where she refereed a match between Japan and New Zealand on Sunday. The appointment adds to her 2026 international assignments, which have included the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
8 September 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's 54 FIFA member associations should vote in the upcoming FIFA presidential election based on their own football philosophies and priorities, rather than as a unified "African bloc," since each country has distinct football cultures and development models.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars and Unam FC are preparing for their respective CAF inter-club competition campaigns. African Stars, Namibian champions, will face AS Mangasport of Gabon in the Champions League preliminary round (first leg 5 September in Gabon, return 12 September in Namibia), while Unam make their debut in the Confederation Cup against Angolan club Kabuscorp SCP.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite mounting pressure over a collapsed private investment proposal for Fifa tournaments. Eto'o suggested the criticism was politically motivated ahead of Fifa's presidential election next year.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon had initially failed to qualify but received a second chance when the tournament organisers increased the field from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have guided Malawi to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon on Sunday, with Temwa scoring five goals and Tabitha four en route to the title decider. Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has been outstanding for the Indomitable Lionesses, saving four penalties in the semi-final victory over Morocco.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has said that Gianni Infantino's future as Fifa president should be decided by election, as the embattled Infantino faces criticism over an aborted plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors and pressure from UEFA, Concacaf and AFC to resign.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The NFA submitted Chula Chula FC for the CAF Confederation Cup after the club finished second in the 2025/26 domestic league and requested consideration, but the submission was subject to CAF approval. After CAF extended the registration period, the NFA Cup — whose winner was designated as Namibia's representative — concluded with Unam FC as champions, making Unam the eligible representative instead.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC issued a joint letter criticizing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, declaring that football "belongs to no individual" and stating that leadership is not a possession. The letter came after Infantino launched and then withdrew a plan to bring private investment into Fifa competitions, drawing scathing criticism from multiple confederations.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Experts at a Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance forum argued that stronger leadership, transparency and accountability—rather than funding alone—are essential to fixing Namibian sport. Governance challenges facing the country's sport federations include failure to submit audited financial statements and complex accountability to multiple stakeholders.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
African football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Football Association is seeking formal government commitment to pursue a regional bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The NFA says its main infrastructure challenge is ensuring a CAF-compliant stadium is ready by 2028.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Football Association's hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe depend on government formal commitment and ensuring stadiums are ready by 2028. The NFA secretary general said Namibia meets several CAF infrastructure requirements but its main challenge is having a CAF-compliant stadium available.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who played in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at age 25. Police opened an investigation after his body was found at a house in Cape Town; the cause of death was not disclosed.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former FC Ongos head coach Ronny Kanalelo, appointed in November 2025, has stepped down from the role after guiding the club to a fourth-place finish in the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League season. Kanalelo said he leaves proud of the progress made, though financial constraints limited the team's ability to strengthen the squad as intended.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has received Unam FC's request to compete in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the NFA Cup, and is awaiting CAF's guidance. CAF's extension of the club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July potentially allows Unam enough time to complete the required licensing process.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Football Association honoured legend Oscar Mengo for his contribution to Namibian football. Mengo, a former star player for African Stars FC and founder of Liverpool FC, told The Namibian that Namibian football is moving in the right direction but needs better player salaries and sponsorship to develop talent for continental and global recognition.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
NFA president Robert Shimooshili attributed the disparity in prize money between men's and women's football to differences in development, history, and attendance levels, noting that international bodies like FIFA and CAF are working to elevate women's football. Men's winners received N$400,000 in the recent NFA Cup, while women's winners received N$100,000.
3 July 2026 · New Era →