The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee (EXCO) convened on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, under the leadership of CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed key updates on upcoming CAF competitions, including the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, and approved significant decisions regarding tournament schedules, expansions, and bidding processes.
AFCON 2025: Host Cities and Match Calendar Confirmed
The match calendar for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has been approved, with the tournament set to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. A total of nine stadiums across these six cities will host Africa’s premier football event.
CHAN 2024 (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) New Dates Confirmed
The CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, originally planned for earlier dates, will now take place from August 2 to August 30, 2025. The tournament will be hosted across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2025
The Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, will take place from April 22 to April 30, 2025.
The top two teams from the competition will qualify for the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in the Philippines (November/December 2025).
CAF U-17 AFCON 2025 Expands to 16 Teams
The CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (U-17 AFCON) Morocco 2025 will feature a new format, increasing the number of participating teams from 12 to 16.
This expansion aims to provide more opportunities for young talent across the continent to compete at the highest level.
Bidding Process Open for Upcoming CAF Tournaments
The CAF Executive Committee has opened bidding for the hosting rights of the following tournaments:
CAF Women’s Champions League (2025, 2026, 2027)
CAF U-17 AFCON (2026, 2027, 2028)
CAF U-20 AFCON (2027, 2029, 2031)
CAF GIFT U-17 Girls’ Tournament: Supporting Women’s Football Growth
The Executive Committee also received a briefing on the CAF GIFT U-17 Football Tournament for Girls, recently held in Tanzania. The initiative aims to promote grassroots women’s football across Africa.
Conclusion: A New Era for African Football
With these key developments, CAF is strengthening its commitment to football growth and development across the continent. The expansion of U-17 AFCON, confirmation of AFCON 2025 host cities, and support for women’s football highlight CAF’s long-term vision for African football excellence.
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