S.A. billionaire named head of African football
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe was elected unopposed as the new Confederation of African Football president.
Magnificent Magdi goal hands Al Ahly CAF Champions League title
Al Ahly scored a stunning goal four minutes from time as they beat bitter Cairo rivals Zamalek 2-1 to claim the 2019-20 CAF Champions League title.
Zamalek reach CAF Champions League final
Zamalek came from behind to score three late goals and beat Raja Casablanca 4-1 on Wednesday in the second leg of their ACL semifinal.
Wydad CAF Champions League appeal dismissed
Wydad had hoped to overturn the CAF ruling that handed the trophy to Esperance after players from the Moroccan club abandoned the game.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies seek continental glory after unbeaten season
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies won the South African women's league without defeat. The next, very uphill, battle is to conquer the CAF Champions League.
African football continues as CAF monitors coronavirus spread
CAF have stated that while COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic, the spread in Africa is not enough to warrant shutting down tournaments.
Esperance to face Zamalek in CAF Champions League
Defending champions Esperance of Tunisia were drawn against Cairo giants Zamalek in the African Champions League quarterfinals.
Africa's finest await CAF Champions League quarterfinals draw
For the first time since the CAF Champions League expanded to include quarterfinals, all eight teams to reach the knockouts are former winners.
How Mamelodi Sundowns became Africa's trickiest customer
North African clubs are traditionally the megastars of the CAF Champions League, but South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns pose problems every year. Why?
Heated Sundowns-Wydad rivalry to be renewed
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco's Wydad Casablanca will face each other in the CAF Champions League for the fourth successive season.
Asante Kotoko fighting to make Ghanaian club football relevant again
Ghana's Asante Kotoko are well placed to become the first club from their country to reach the CAF Champions League group stage since 2012.
Zamalek stumble, Al Ahly triumph as Cairo giants steal headlines in CAF Champions League
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are the team most sure of a place in the group state draw, after their 5-0 away win in the Seychelles.
Worth the wait: Esperance named African champs
Esperance were declared African Champions League winners after a committee found Wydad guilty of abandoning the second leg of the final in May.
Infantino: African football will 'significantly improve' with FIFA help
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that the move to step in and jointly administer African football with CAF was 'about democracy'.
African club finals to be played as one-offs, not over two legs
The finals of Africa's two international club competitions will each be played in one single match in future rather than over two legs.
FIFA takes control of African football in wake of scandals
FIFA are to take over the running of African football in the wake of corruption scandals consuming the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
VAR issue forces CAF Champs Lge final replay
The second leg of the African Champions League final will be replayed after a VAR issue led to a disputed champion.
CAF call executive meeting after shambolic Champions League final
A malfunctioning VAR system led to Wydad Casablanca walking off the CAF Champions league final pitch, which could have long term repercussions.
Esperance win African Champions League as opponents Wydad walk off
Esperance of Tunisia retained their African Champions League crown amid bizarre scenes on Friday when Wydad Casablanca refused to play on.
Esperance win CAF Champions League, but final abandoned
Esperance of Tunisia retained their CAF Champions League crown amid bizarre scenes on Friday, when Wydad Casablanca refused to finish the match.
Esperance take first leg in African Champions League final
Esperance of Tunisia took a big step towards retaining their African Champions League crown with a 1-1 draw away against Wydad Casablanca.
CAF Champions League preview: Clash of the Titans
For the first time in the history of the CAF Champions League, the semifinal line-up will consist of the previous four winners.
Senegal goalkeeper suffers double leg break
Senegal international goalkeeper Khadim Ndiaye has suffered a double leg break after colliding with his teammate during a Champions League clash.
Disqualified Ismaily reinstated in African CL
Egyptian club Ismaily have been reinstated into the African Champions League after disqualification last month.
Lobi Stars begin continental campaign with loss
Cameroonian side UMS de Loum defeated Nigeria's Lobi Stars 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round clash on Wednesday.
CAFCO Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simba SC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Al Ahly | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| AS Vita Club | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| Al-Merrikh | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| CR Belouizdad | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| TP Mazembe | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Al Hilal Omdurman | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Wydad Casablanca | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 13 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 9 |
| Horoya | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Petro de Luanda | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Esperance Sportive de Tunis | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| MC Alger | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Zamalek | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Teungueth | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |