CAF shifts Champions League dates as Zamalek bid to set-up all-Egypt final vs Al Ahly
November 2 – CAF have rescheduled the final two matches of its Champions League for a second time.
Africa
CAF’s Ahmad forced into isolation in Egypt after positive Covid test
By Paul Nicholson
October 30 – CAF president Ahmad Ahmad has tested positive for the coronavirus and has entered a 14-day period of self isolation in a Cairo hotel.
Ahmad says he will run for CAF presidency, but reports say FIFA Ethics are about to step in
October 29 – African football chief Ahmad has suffered a potentially critical blow ahead of his bid to hang on to the presidency of his confederation after it was revealed that FIFA has found him guilty of alleged ethics violations.
Kaiser Chiefs banned for two transfer windows after CAS turns down ‘Dax’ appeal
October 28 – South Africa’s most successful club, Kaizer Chiefs, have lost their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding an illegal signing and will be banned from any purchases in the next two transfer windows.
African FAs encourage Ahmad to stand for another term as CAF president
By Samindra Kunti
October 23 – Africa’s football electorate has given the strongest signal yet that it will support CAF president Ahmad for a second term at the helm after 46 FA bosses signed a letter of support.
Covid crush: African Champions League semi-final postponed to just four days before final
October 23 – The second leg of the African Champions League semi-final between Egypt’s Zamalek and Raja Casablanca has been postponed for a week after eight players in the Moroccan club’s squad tested positive for Covid-19.
Nigeria’s Ogu calls for player boycott and for ‘police brutality to stop’
October 23 – Nigeria midfielder John Ogu is the latest footballer to denounce the police brutality going on in his country and has called for a boycott of all upcoming games.
Man Utd’s Ighalo blasts Nigerian government over protest killings
October 21 – Manchester United’s Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo says he is ashamed of the government following reports that soldiers opened fire on protesters in an area of Lagos on Tuesday.
Kenya’s delayed elections see Mwendwa returned as president
October 19 – Nicholas Mwendwa (pictured) will serve as Football Kenya Federation president for another four years after being re-elected by a landslide following a bruising political battle.
Tunisian FA chief Jary puts himself forward for CAF presidency
October 15 – A second candidate from Tunisia has potentially emerged to challenge for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Madagascar FA boss Rabekoto goes missing with €25m
October 8 – The president of Madagascar’s football federation, Raoul Rabekoto, is reportedly still missing and under an international arrest warrant for allegedly embezzling €25 million.
FIFA on African manoeuvres in bid to get their man Drogba up front in FIF elections
By Paul Nicholson
October 5 – FIFA’s involvement in Africa’s football politics and the election of its officials has again caused resentment on the continent with the world governing body this time stepping into the Côte d’Ivoire presidential election furore surrounding Didier Drogba.
Pinnick keeps himself in frame for run at CAF presidency
September 22 – Outspoken Nigerian football boss Amaju Pinnick says he hasn’t ruled out taking on present incumbent Ahmad for the leadership of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) when elections take place next March.
Ahmad stays quiet on whether he will bid to keep CAF presidency at Rabat congress
September 15 – The Moroccan capital of Rabat has been confirmed as host of next year’s eagerly anticipated Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential elections. What hasn’t is whether under-fire CAF current president Ahmad will stand again.
Coronavirus: CAF pushes Champions League final rounds back into November
September 11 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has pushed back the final of the African Champions League, the Continent’s showpiece fixture, by three weeks to November 6.