Exclusive: CAF Executive Committee to Discuss Discipline, Appeal, and Senegal Title Withdrawal in Cairo Meeting

T.E (Elbotola)

27 March 2026at21:47

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold a meeting on Sunday morning in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to discuss several important and challenging topics on its agenda, including:

1. The CAF Secretary-General will present to the Executive Committee the confirmed dates for CAF competitions:

* CAF Confederation Cup Final First Leg: May 9, 2026

* CAF Confederation Cup Final Second Leg: May 16, 2026

* CAF Champions League Final First Leg: May 15, 2026

* CAF Champions League Final Second Leg: May 24, 2026

Discussions will also cover:

* The proposed dates for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, from April 25 to May 15, 2026.

* The approval of dates for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, from July 25 to August 16, 2026.

* The proposed dates for the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations, suggested during the international break from September 21 to October 6, 2026.

* The organization of the CAF Super Cup on October 31, 2026, with the venue to be determined later.

* Discussions on organizing the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, with proposed dates from November 7 to 15, 2026, and the venue to be determined later.

* Discussions on suitable dates for the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League, with proposed dates from November 6 to 20, 2026.

* The approval of the organization of the Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, from June to July 2027.

The committee will also review the qualification system for the women's football tournament at the 2028 Olympic Games and approve the official CAF competition calendar for the years 2026-2029.

2. Discussion of bids to host CAF competitions, including:

* U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.

* U-20 Africa Cup of Nations for 2027, 2029, and 2031.

* U-23 Africa Cup of Nations for 2027 and 2031.

* Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations for 2026, 2028, and 2030.

Additionally, the agenda includes:

* Determining the venue and dates for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations.

* Discussing the system and qualifiers for the Africa Nations League for 2029 (Continental), 2030 (Continental), and 2031 (All-African).

* Determining the venue and dates for the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.

* Discussing the Africa Nations League for 2033 (Continental), 2034 (All-African), and 2035 (Continental).

* Determining the venue and dates for the 2036 Africa Cup of Nations.

* Discussing the Africa Nations League for 2037 (Continental), 2038 (All-African), and 2039 (Continental).

* Determining the venue and dates for the 2040 Africa Cup of Nations.

3. Presentation and discussion of the CAF Appeal Committee's decision regarding the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, which involved Morocco and Senegal.

4. Presentation of a CAF tender valued at one billion US dollars over an eight-year period.

5. Regarding the participation of African national teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, CAF will explore ways to provide all forms of support to the national teams competing in the tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

6. The Executive Committee will review the key outcomes of the 76th FIFA Congress and the participation of CAF member associations in the FIFA Congress.

7. The CAF Secretary-General will present to the Executive Committee the results of the 35th FIFA Council meeting, which was held virtually last month.

Regarding preparations for the 48th Ordinary CAF General Assembly:

The Executive Committee will undertake all proposed amendments to the CAF Statutes and Regulations.

The Executive Committee will receive advice from the Legal Committee and CAF lawyers.

8. The Secretary-General will present a report on the decisions of CAF's judicial and governance bodies, namely:

* Disciplinary Committee

* Appeals Committee

* Audit and Compliance Committee

* Governance Committee

9. The Secretary-General will review the possibility of amendments, changes, or additions to the composition of the Standing Committees, in accordance with Article 28 of the CAF Statutes. This includes the following committees:

The Finance Committee, the Organising Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations, the Organising Committee for the Africa Nations Championship (Africa Nations League: Continental – All-African), the Organising Committee for Club Competitions and Club Licensing System Management, the Youth Organising Committee (U-23 / U-20 / U-17), the Women's Football Organising Committee, the Futsal and Beach Soccer Development Committee, the Referees Committee, the Technical and Development Committee, the Legal Affairs and National Associations Committee, and the Medical Committee.

Q&A

What is the CAF Executive Committee discussing in Cairo?

The CAF Executive Committee is discussing a wide array of critical topics in Cairo, including finalizing competition dates for 2026-2029, reviewing bids for future AFCON hosts, and addressing the appeal decision from the Morocco 2025 final. They will also consider a major financial tender.

How will these decisions impact future African football competitions?

These decisions will profoundly impact African football by establishing the official competition calendar for 2026-2029, approving the hosts for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and determining venues for future AFCON tournaments extending into the 2040s. This provides crucial long-term planning.

What are the long-term implications of the CAF Executive Committee's meeting?

The meeting's long-term implications include shaping the strategic direction of African football for decades. Key outcomes involve approving a multi-year competition calendar, setting future AFCON hosts through 2040, and potentially restructuring CAF's governance through statute amendments and committee changes.

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