CAF Launches Annual African Nations League

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the African Nations League.

This is a new annual competition aimed at showcasing the continent’s top national teams and players.

CAF explained that the league will offer a consistent, world-class platform for senior national teams, providing African players with greater exposure and more opportunities to display their talent on a continental stage.

Announcing the initiative on its official X handle on Monday, CAF stated,

“CAF launches exciting new African Nations League and guarantees that CAF will host, every year, a world-class Senior National Team Competition in which the best African players will participate.”

According to CAF, the competition is designed to strengthen African football by encouraging more competitive matches, supporting player development, and boosting fan engagement across the continent.