CAF adjusts dates for continental events
The effects of the novel corona virus has brought all sporting activities to a halt. As a result the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has amended it calendar for its continental competitions after a meeting of its Executive Committee.
The CAF Executive Committee at a meeting on Tuesday, 30 June 2020, via video-conference to discuss the future of competitions and other related issues following the COVID-19 pandemic agreed as follows:
Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021
After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament has been rescheduled for January 2022. The date for the final tournament and the remaining matches of the qualifiers will be communicated in due course. The continental showpiece has been held since 1957.
Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) Cameroon 2020
The final tournament has been postponed till January 2021 in Cameroon. “The CAF Executive Committee is satisfied with the Cameroonian authorities for their commitment towards the hosting of the two competitions. Cameroon is ready to host either competition and are within schedule,” CAF President Ahmad Ahmad said.
Inter clubs 2019/20 season
The Total CAF Champions League and Total CAF Confederation Cup will resume in September with a Final Four (4) format. Semi-final games will be played in a single match.
Total CAF Champions League
Venue for Final Four to be decided.
Total CAF Confederation Cup
Morocco has been selected to host the Final Four of the competition.
Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2020
Due to challenging conditions brought about due to the covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been cancelled. Meanwhile, the maiden edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League will be launched in 2021. The format and other details will be communicated in due course.
Zonal Qualifiers for U-20 & U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
A meeting with the Organising Committee for Competitions of Youth Football and the Zonal Unions has been proposed to finalise the arrangements for the zonal qualifiers. Meanwhile, the U-17 AFCON will take place in July 2021.
Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2020
Following the withdrawal of Uganda, a new hosting bid will be launched for the organisation of the final tournament either in 2020 or 2021.
Headquarters Agreement
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad commended the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt under the leadership of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, who appended his signature to the 10-year agreement on 24 June 2020. With the new agreement, CAF and its officials will benefit from immunities and privileges granted to diplomatic missions in the territory of the Arab Republic of Egypt in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention.
CAF Ordinary General Assembly
The 42nd CAF Ordinary General Assembly has been rescheduled for December 2020 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Based on the recommendations of the CAF Governance Committee, the Elective General Assembly will be held on 12 March 2021.
CAF Awards
CAF has agreed to the cancellation of the 2020 edition. Major partners for the event, Pickalbatros Group, has re-affirmed their contractual commitment towards the next two editions.
Financial Support to Member Associations
CAF has allocated an additional $ 16.2 million to assist member associations to mitigate challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Each member association will be entitled to $ 300,000.
Appointment of Commercial Director
Confirmation of the appointment of Ali Aissaoui as Commercial Director. Prior to joining CAF, the Moroccan served as Business Development Manager of FC Barcelona.
Update on Transform CAF 2021
There has been giant stride in the execution of Transform CAF 2021 which was launched during the CAF Executive Committee in Doha, Qatar last February. The CAF Administration will continue with the implementation of the major points towards achieving the targets of the project.
Mustapha Hadji
