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Madagascan Ahmad Ahmad is picked up and carried by cheering supporters after his election as CAF president. (AFP)

Madagascar’s Ahmad Elected CAF President, Ending Hayatou’s 29-Year Reign

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 17, 2017 | Sports

Addis Ababa – Madagascan Ahmad Ahmad was elected president of the Confederation of African Football Thursday in a surprise victory against veteran Issa Hayatou, who reigned in office for 29 years. Ahmad, head of Madagascar’s football federation, won the...

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The Nigerian national soccer team celebrates with the Africa Cup trophy after winning the final against Burkina Faso at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on February 10, 2013. (EPA/Nic Bothma)

Morocco stripped of 2015 Nations Cup and disqualified

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 11, 2014 | Sports

Cairo, Reuters—Morocco has been stripped of the right to host next year’s African Nations Cup, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided on Tuesday as it examined prospective replacements. It has also disqualified Morocco from playing in the finals,...

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The Libyan national soccer team players celebrate with a Kingdom of Libya flag after winning against Mozambique during their 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifying soccer match at Petro Sport Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on September 3, 2011. (Reuters)

Soccer: Libya stripped of right to host 2017 Nations Cup

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 24, 2014 | Sports

Cape Town, Reuters—Libya have been removed as hosts of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals as ongoing fighting in the country delays plans to build new stadiums for the 16-team tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is now inviting new bidders for the...