Jordaan out on bail after arrest for misuse of SAFA funds
November 14 – South African football boss Danny Jordaan has been released on bail following his arrest in a fraud probe.
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South Africa’s Danny Jordaan arrested in probe into theft of SAFA funds
November 13 – South African media report that long-time football official and South Africa FA (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan has been arrested in a fraud probe.
With no challengers on horizon, CAF announces Motsepe will stand for a second term
October 28 – Patrice Motsepe has said he will seek a second term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The organisation confirmed his candidacy, with elections taking place in 2025.
Djibouti’s Souleiman Waberi says he wants seat on FIFA Council, ethics committee willing
October 28 – Controversial Djiboutian football boss Souleiman Waberi has announced that he will bid for a seat on the FIFA Council.
Nigeria awarded points for Libya’s away trip gamesmanship
October 28 – Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 win over Libya after their flight was diverted ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi.
Mo Salah fails to make top 10 nominees for CAF player of the year – really
October 28 – The two-time winner of the African Player of the Year, Mohamed Salah, has been snubbed for the most prestigious individual award in African football.
Liberian FA presidential challenger Cassell Kouh accused of bribing voters with $50k each
October 25 – Liberia has a recent history of bloody civil war with former head of state Charles Taylor’s conviction for war crimes being the first of a former head of state in an international court since the Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders.
Kenyan authorities arrest Francis Gaitho, one of Africa’s bravest football and political commentators
October 24 – Kenyan political and football commentator Francis Gaitho was arrested Tuesday night at the house that he was staying in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
Motsepe gives Mosengo-Omba vote of confidence as Swiss and FIFA corruption probes continue
October 23 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) boss Patrice Motsepe has defended the organisation’s general secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba, who is under investigation for alleged misconduct.
CAF rethinks rules as Libya denies gamesmanship over abandoned Nigerian tie
October 23 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reviewing rules on the treatment of away teams following the suspension of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria because of a diverted flight.
Motsepe confirms $50m Lagardere pay-off, promises $1bn for CAF and awards bumper pay-rises
October 22 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the organisation paid $50 million in an out-of-court settlement to former marketing company Lagardere after the 2019 cancelation of a $1 billion contract.
Motsepe rubberstamps pay rises for member association presidents as CAF reports $9m loss
October 22 – Notwithstanding the fragile finances of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the continent’s top football officials have been granted a pay rise following approval by the organization’s general assembly.
Barca agree 5-year deal with Mali’s Africa Foot to develop players
October 21 – FC Barcelona has announced a five-year partnership with Africa Foot, a second-division Malian club, to support the ‘technical and behavioural’ development of its players in a huge leap forward for Malian Football.
Norberto de Castro cleared to challenge Artur de Almeida e Silva for Anglola FA presidency
October 21 – Norberto de Castro will stand against incumbent president Artur de Almeida e Silva (pictured) in the elections of the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) after the electoral commission confirmed his eligibility.
CAF refuses to account for missing $16m of expenses
October 21 – African football has been hit by further scandal after auditors looking at the books of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) discovered missing expense claims.