The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the final shortlist for various awards ahead of tomorrow's ceremony in Morroco as it is making its return for the first time since January 2020 with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Asisat Oshoala making the final cut in respective categories.
Nine (9) time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria have been knocked out of the tournament after suffering a 5-4 penalty shoot-out loss to Morocco in the semifinals. The Falcons were reduced to nine (9) women after being brandished two (2) red cards in normal proceedings.
The Germany international, who had been linked with clubs from around Europe, is staying at the Allianz Arena Serge Gnabry has brought the transfer rumors that have been raging around him to a close by signing a contract extension at Bayern Munich through to the summer of 2026.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his vice Michel Platini has been acquitted of corruption at Switzerland's federal criminal court on 8th June 2022 following a two-week trial that ended on 22nd June. Prosecutors acquitted Blatter on charges of unlawfully funneling 2 million Swiss francs ($2.06 million) of FIFA funds to Platini, a former France national team captain, and manager in 2011. Blatter headed world football's governing body for 17 years. Platini, a former president of UEFA, hoped to succeed him. The prosecution sought a suspended sentence of one year and eight months for both men. Platini would have also been fined for the original payment plus taxes.
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe has announced that the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) would be played in Cote d’Ivoire in 2024 and not 2023 as earlier scheduled. The CAF president said the tournament was initially scheduled for June-July 2023, which is the height of the rainy season in the host country, Cote d’Ivoire.
Arsenal has concluded the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City in a deal worth £45 million that will take him through the summer of 2027. The 25 years old and four-time Premier League title winner will be moving to the Emirates to replace Alexandre Lacazette who left Lyon. Jesus will wear the No 9 jersey after undergoing a medical and agreeing on personal terms.
