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Decisions of the CAF Executive Committee of 23 September

Sep 25, 2017

The CAF Executive Committee under the chairmanship of CAF President Ahmad, met on Saturday, 23 September. The Committee deliberated on some 20 items on the agenda with highlights below;

Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2018: With an overwhelming majority of the members present, it was decided to withdraw the hosting rights of the competition from Kenya in the light of accumulated delays from reports of the various inspection missions conducted in the country, the last of which took place from 11 to 17 September 2017.

The CAF Acting General Secretary has been instructed to immediately open a bidding process for a new host. The deadline for receipt of applications is seven days from Sunday, 24 September 2017. The identity of the bidding countries will be disclosed within a maximum 15 days of the opening of the bidding process.

Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2019: A meeting of the Organizing Committee will be convened as soon as possible to elaborate the terms of reference for the call for tenders to be opened for the selection of an audit firm to carry out an inspection mission of infrastructure to host the tournament.

Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2018: The format and schedule of the qualifiers were approved, and the draw also conducted. A first inspection mission is to be conducted in Ghana by the end of 2017.

In the absence of applications submitted on time, it was decided by the Executive Committee to re-open the bidding process for the 2020 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Following the withdrawal of Zambia as the host country for the tournament, a new call for applications was opened from 26 July to 31 August 2017.

Egypt has been designated as the host country because it was the only country that provided a complete dossier on time.

Interclub Competitions: The Executive Committee decided to postpone the considerations for the transition of the Interclub competitions from February – November to August – May.

The matter will be examined by the Interclub Committee, which is now fully constituted, before forwarding their recommendations to the Executive Committee.

FIFA World Cup: The Executive Committee welcomed Morocco’s candidature and is proud that an African country has applied for the hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first to be played with 48 teams.

Symposium on women’s football: An organizing committee, to work on the success of the event planned in Morocco in the first quarter of 2018, was set up and composed as follows:
1- Isha Johansen (Sierra Leone)
2- Lydia Nsekera (Burundi)
3- Nawal El Moutawakel (Morocco)
4- Meskerem Tadesse (Ethiopia)
5- Patricia Rajearison (Madagascar)
6- Alhaja Ayo Omidiran (Nigeria)

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.

Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.

The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.

The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.

As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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