Confederation of African Football (CAF)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football. It represents national football associations of Africa, organizes continental competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and engages in promoting and developing football across the continent. CAF is currently newsworthy due to controversies surrounding the 2025 and 2026 AFCON tournaments. Recent events include Senegal lodging complaints about unfair treatment before the 2025 final against Morocco. Following the 2026 AFCON final, CAF issued fines exceeding $1 million and imposed bans on players and Senegal's coach due to a walk-off protest and chaotic scenes. CAF also launched investigations into clashes during Nigeria and Morocco games in the 2025 AFCON, warning of disciplinary actions for misconduct by players, officials, and journalists. These incidents highlight CAF's role in maintaining order and fair play within African football while also underscoring the challenges it faces in ensuring smooth and ethical competitions.