Story Archive: CAF
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Serious Concerns Over Legacy Plans for South Africa World Cup Stadia
19/8/2010 Grave doubts about the future use of South Africa’s $2.8 billion World Cup stadia infrastructure have been cast by some of the country’s leading sports administrators. INSIDER's James Corbett reports.
Hayatou: Africa Ready For 2026 World Cup; Joint Asian Bid Planned
14/7/10 CAF President Issa Hayatou says that South Africa's successful hosting of this year's finals shows that Africa is capable of hosting the 2026 finals and believes that the "Rainbow Nation" could bid again... Malaysian and Indonesian sports ministries begin tentative discussions for a joint 2026 bid.
Exclusive - IOC Chief Praises World Cup Organisers, Urges 2020 Olympics Bid
13/7/2010 IOC president Jacques Rogge tells INSIDER South Africa's successful World Cup should encourage the country's government to make a bid for the 2020 Olympics. World Cup CEO Danny Jordaan says he would consider being part of the bid team. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports from Johannesburg.
World Cup Newsdesk - Soccer City Opens After Months of Setbacks
24/5/2010 After months of delays and just 13 days before the World Cup opening ceremony, Johannesburg's Soccer City finally opens its doors.
Mugabe Nephew in Sanctions-busting FIFA World Cup Ticket Deal
25/2/2010 The right to sell World Cup hospitality packages in Zimbabwe has been awarded to a close relative of Robert Mugabe, who is subject to international sanctions. WFI's James Corbett reports
Newsdesk - CAF Executive Backs Hayatou; 2012 Cup of Nations Qualifying Draw
24/2/2010 African Football Confederation executive reiterates its "total confidence" in president Issa Hayatou, pictured, and condemns Togolese authorities... Fierce rivals Algeria and Morocco meet in qualifying for 2012 tournament in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Newsdesk - Asian Football Chief Boosts Korea 2022 Bid; 2010 Ticket Issues
16/2/2010 AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam praises Korea's 2022 World Cup bid after meeting with President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul... Overseas visitors continue to shun World Cup tickets... Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium faces first major test.
The Monday Briefing - Adebayor Angry at Togo Ban; FIFA U-turn On 2018
1/2/2010 World Football Insider rounds up the 10 things you need to know about the global football business today. Emmanuel Adebayor says Togo ban from the next two Africa Cup of Nations is "outrageous"... Australia World Cup bid still in contention for 2018... UEFA cracks down on corruption...
Confederations Report - 2012 Cup of Nations Preparations; Platini Emphasizes Financial Fair Play
27/1/2010 Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou backs plans for co-hosting of 2012 edition in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea... Platini restates importance of spending limits for European clubs... CEO for Football Federation Samoa.
Blatter Wants New Africa Cup of Nations Format
25/1/2010 FIFA president Sepp Blatter calls for wholesale reform of the Africa Cup of Nations and condemns Algeria's infamous goalless draw.
The Monday Briefing - Blatter Open to Video Technology; S.Korea President Visits FIFA
25/1/2010 World Football Insider rounds up the 10 things you need to know about the global football business today. Inside: FIFA president Sepp Blatter warms to video technology; South Korea 2022 World Cup bid travels to Zurich; Africa Cup of Nations update...
Arrests in Chinese Match-fixing Probe; Zambia Reach Quarter-finals in Angola
21/1/2010 Chinese football is in turmoil after arrests in match-fixing and gambling investigation... Zambia are surprise quarter-finalists in Africa Cup of Nations as Cameroon also qualify.
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