Tunisia FA boss and former CAF exco member Wadie Jary handed 4-year jail term for corruption
February 21 – Tunisia’s former chief football official Wadie Jary has reportedly been sentenced to four years in prison on corruption charges.
Africa
Eto’o wins battle with CAF for non-jurisdictional ethics sanction
February 21 – Cameroon’s greatest footballing icon Samuel Eto’o has emerged victorious in his long-running legal battle with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), successfully overturning sanctions that had threatened his presidency at the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT).
Unopposed Kamanga to serve third term as Zambian FA president
February 20 – Andrew Kamanga has been re-elected for a four-year term as president of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) after running unopposed.
Somalia opens first development centre; Abdi Mohamed bring political rival in-house
February 14 – Having just qualified their first cohort of female referees last week, the Somali Football Federation (SFF) this week have launched the country’s first youth development centre in the city of Baidoa.
Tunisia return to Sami Trabelsi to lead push for 2026 qualification
February 12 – Sami Trabelsi has been reappointed as Tunisia’s head coach, marking his second tenure with the Carthage Eagles.
After a tragic start, Somali FA welcomes 12 newly qualified female referees to the game
February 9 – In a country where it was shame and un-islamic behavior for women to participate in football, Somalia this weekend graduated a cohort 12 female referees.
Congo suspended from world football after elected officials lose control of FA
February 7 – FIFA has suspended the Congolese FA “with immediate effect” because of third-party interference.
CAF publishes new dates for African Nations Championship
January 30 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the new dates for this year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament promoting home-based talent and featuring only players based in domestic leagues.
CAF financially fuelled by Total Energies 4-year renewal
January 29 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Total Energies have renewed their partnership with a four-year deal.
Saintfiet sets 7-game target for Mali at AFCON 2025
January 29 – Mali manager Tom Saintfiet believes his team can go all the way at the Africa Cup of Nations following a favourable group stage draw.
Magwizi elected Zimbabwe FA President in landslide
January 28 – Nqobile Magwizi has been elected as the new Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President after a landslide victory, and now faces the task of stabilising an association that has been dogged by internal wrangling.
AFCON heavyweights Ivory Coast and Cameroon drawn together in 2025 finals
January 28 – Defending African Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Ivory Coast have been drawn against fellow tournament heavyweights Cameroon in the group stages of the 2025 iteration of the competition.
Cecafa backs Waberi for FIFA Council seat; agrees expanded 2025 competition schedule
January 23 – African regional confederation Cecafa (the Council for East and Central African Football Associations) have given their 11-member support to Djibouti FA president Hassan Waberi Souleiman (pictured) in his candidacy for an African spot on the FIFA Council.
After a 15-year gap Somali futsal championship returns
January 21 – The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has continued with its regeneration of football in the country with the return of its Futsal Championship after a 15-year gap caused by the civil war and terrorism that plagued the country.
Mali’s Mamatou Touré says prison and health have forced him to quit FIFA Council
January 20 – Citing health reasons and a lack of support from the local sports ministry, Mamatou Touré of Mali will not seek re-election for the FIFA Council, the embattled football official confirmed.