Egypt’s Al Ahly makes play for piece of North American market
July 2 – Al Ahly SC, the Egyptian club powerhouse that has been collecting trophies since 1907, have announced they’re planting their flag in North America.
Africa
Morocco awards $320m build contract for Casablanca showpiece stadium
June 23 – Morocco has awarded a $320 million construction contract to local firms TGCC and SGTM for the next phase of the Grand Stade Hassan II – a centrepiece venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and set to become the largest football stadium in the world.
Somalia prepares ground for Beach Soccer’s competitive debut
June 19 – The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has launched training programs for beach soccer coaches and referees under its REACH Initiative, aimed at getting the ball rolling in all corners of the country which is now preparing for its first ever beach soccer tournament.
TECNO dials up CAF for 2025 and 2027 editions of AFCON
June 9 – Chinese smartphone manufacturer TECNO has extended its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), for the next two editions of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set for Morocco in 2025 and the tri-nation hosting in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in 2027.
CAF announces partnership with European Commission to support continental tournaments
May 20 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Commission (EC) have announced a formal partnership that will see the EC backing several of CAF’s flagship tournaments — including upcoming editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and the CAF African Schools Football Championship.
Okocha, Adebayor and Eto’o to visit Somalia on ‘Peace Tour’
May 14 – Somalian football, which has been making great strides to overcome the country’s violent and turbulent past, is being given a high profile boost with the visit of three of Africa’s most senior football legends in a show of solidarity and demonstration of the increased safety in the country.
Keith Mweemba ends Kamanga’s 9 years as Zambian FA president
May 12 – Keith Mweemba will serve as the new president of the Zambian FA for a five-year term after he defeated incumbent Andrew Kamanga in a vote.
Egypt’s Al Ahly is first African club to trade on FIFA’s digital collectibles platform
May 9 – Egypt’s Al Ahly SC, Africa’s most decorated football club, has become the first team from the continent to feature on FIFA Collect – FIFA’s official digital collectibles platform, developed in partnership with blockchain technology provider Modex.
Motsepe finds money can’t buy you love as fury mounts over SA national park mining deals
May 7 – Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), a leader not noted for his good governance or for putting the game before political expediency, has come under bitter attack in his home country over his business activities.
Somali FA welcomes former footballer as new head of sports ministry
May 7 – Football in Somalia is looking forward to safer and better supported future after the Somali government installed a former player as its new minister for youth and sports.
CAF pens partnership agreement with AGL to boost development
April 24 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have signed a partnership to boost the development of the African game.
Eintracht Frankfurt open up talent pathway with Ghana’s Accra Lions
April 23 – Eintracht Frankfurt have taken a step into the African football talent market with a strategic partnership with Ghanaian side Accra Lions FC, beginning in June 2025.
French FA commits to MoU with Egyptian FA to help develop women’s game
April 9 – The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and the French Football Federation (FFF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of women’s football in Egypt.
Burundi boss Jérémie Manirakiza detained for supporting rebel M23 group
April 7 – Jérémie Manirakiza, the secretary general of the Burundi Football Federation (FFB), has been arrested at Bujumbura airport by intelligence services. He was been detained for his alleged support for the rebel military group M23.
Zambia leaves key women players at US clubs for fear of re-entry being refused
April 4 – The Trump administration has said it will welcome all for FIFA events over the next two years, however, the Zambia women’s national team is taking no chances and has removed four US-based players from their squad.
With Zambia due to play Thailand and either China or Uzbekistan in China this week, the Zambian Football Association has concerns about players leaving and re-entering the United States, hence the removal of Orlando Pride trio Barbra Banda (pictured),