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CAF approves competition calendar for 2026–2030

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CAF approves competition calendar for 2026–2030

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football approved its competition calendar for 2026–2030 and authorised players to play for several clubs during the same inter-club season. The 2026 CAF Awards will take place in Lagos on 7 December and CAF’s ordinary general assembly in Nigeria on 21 November, according to the organisation.

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved its competition calendar for the 2026–2030 period during a videoconference meeting on Friday 2 October 2026, Matin Libre reports. The meeting was chaired by Patrice Motsepe, president of CAF.

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