The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee (EXCO), chaired by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, convened in Rabat, Morocco, on January 27, 2025, to finalize significant updates on its flagship tournaments.
The EXCO officially approved the match calendar for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. Scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, the competition will take place in six cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier, utilizing nine state-of-the-art stadiums.
CHAN 2024 adjusted dates
The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda was rescheduled to run from August 2 to August 30, 2025.
Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2025
The Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, also hosted in Morocco, is set to kick off on April 22, 2025, with the final slated for April 30, 2025. The two finalists will secure qualification for the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in the Philippines later that year.
Expanded U-17 AFCON format
The EXCO approved a revamped format for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, increasing the number of participating teams from 12 to 16.
Bidding processes opened
CAF has also opened the bidding process for the Women’s Champions League (2025-2027), U-17 AFCON (2026-2028), and U-20 AFCON (2027-2031).
Football development updates
The EXCO reviewed the outcomes of the CAF GIFT U-17 Football Tournament for Girls, hosted in Tanzania, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance youth and women’s football across Africa.
