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Motsepe defends two-year AFCON cycle, explains decision to shift to 2031 and 2033 editions
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Motsepe defends two-year AFCON cycle, explains decision to shift to 2031 and 2033 editions

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe has defended the decision to maintain the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a two-year cycle, while explaining the reasons for the revised competition calendar beyond 2028. “The decision by the CAF EXCO that the CAF AFCON should take place every Two Years was based on advancing, protecting and promoting the interest of African Football and CAF’s 54 Member Associations, as well as the interest of African players employed by Football Clubs outside Africa,” he said as quoted by Cafonline.

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Adamu makes history as first Nigerian CAF General Secretary
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Adamu makes history as first Nigerian CAF General Secretary

Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to occupy the position in the organisation’s 70-year history. I am so happy for Samson Adamu on his confirmation, and I know he is going to make Nigeria and Africa proud,” Ikpeme said.

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Ghana’s AFCON U20 bid faces major stadium crisis as CAF flags venues
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Ghana’s AFCON U20 bid faces major stadium crisis as CAF flags venues

A CAF technical inspection report has identified significant infrastructure deficiencies at four of the five stadiums proposed by Ghana to host the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with Baba Yara Sports Stadium declared non-compliant with the continent’s Category 4 standards. The report, which assesses five proposed stadiums across Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast, identifies the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as the only venue classified as non-compliant with CAF Category 4 requirements.

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U-17 WWC: Busari warns Venezuela as Flamingos target semi-finals
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U-17 WWC: Busari warns Venezuela as Flamingos target semi-finals

Busari warns Venezuela as Flamingos target semi-finals. Reflecting on the contest after the final whistle, Busari acknowledged the intensity and tactical demands that come with knockout football, particularly at youth level, but insisted that Nigeria had demonstrated they were capable of competing with the best teams in the tournament

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AFCON to hold every two years again as CAF reverses decision
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AFCON to hold every two years again as CAF reverses decision

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, announcing that the tournament will return to its traditional two-year cycle. “The decision by the CAF EXCO that the CAF AFCON should take place every Two Years was based on advancing, protecting and promoting the interest of African Football and CAF’s 54 Member Associations, as well as the interest of African players employed by Football Clubs outside Africa,” he said.

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AFCON back to every two years as CAF reverses decision
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AFCON back to every two years as CAF reverses decision

“The Confédération Africaine de Football (‘CAF’) Executive Committee (‘EXCO’) today unanimously decided that the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (‘AFCON’) will return to taking place every Two Years,” the statement said. The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Executive Committee (“EXCO”) today unanimously decided that the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) will return to taking place every Two Years.

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Rodman rule has been revised but the fight to keep stars in the NWSL goes on
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Rodman rule has been revised but the fight to keep stars in the NWSL goes on

Gone are the eight criteria to be a High Impact Player so clubs can spend their money on whichever player they want – and the solution makes sense When Washington plays Chicago this Sunday in DC, “Rowdy Audi” will probably be full. But starting next season, everyone on the Spirit will qualify for the “Rodman Rule”.

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Record-breaking goal my favourite in Bursaspor – Iheanacho
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Record-breaking goal my favourite in Bursaspor – Iheanacho

Bursaspor striker Kelechi Iheanacho has said the goal that broke the Turkish record for scoring in consecutive games is his favourite for the club, even though it was not his best finish. Iheanacho joined Bursaspor as a free agent in the summer after failing to agree a new deal with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.

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Dowman to miss three matches after appeal rejected
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Dowman to miss three matches after appeal rejected

Arsenal‘s Max Dowman will miss three matches after an appeal against his sending-off during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup loss at Fleetwood was rejected. The Gunners were already light on options on the wing as Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis and Noni Madueke are currently out injured.

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‘Fully committed’ Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain
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‘Fully committed’ Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is “fully committed” to the club and will continue as captain. Carrick dropped Fernandes to the bench for Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth after the Portuguese questioned the tactics used in a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.

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