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CAF president rejects FIFA influence claims on AFCON schedule change
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On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended the decision to shift the tournament to every four years after 2028. He rejected accusations of undue FIFA influence and announced plans for an African Nations League in 2029. Meanwhile, FIFA officials praised the high quality of the ongoing AFCON 2025.
Kenya's Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has dismissed claims that poor infrastructure could prevent Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking during a benchmarking tour in Morocco, he emphasized the countries' readiness following the success of the 2025 African Nations Championship. CAF President Patrice Motsepe also rejected calls to relocate the tournament.
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The draw for the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers took place in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, setting the stage for 31 teams vying for four spots in the finals. Assisted by Jacqueline Shipanga, the event outlined three knockout rounds with two-legged ties. Nigeria advances directly to the second round, while other matchups begin in April.
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