In accordance with FIFA’s rules and regulations as well as the CAF’s own, the CONFÉDÉRATION AFRICAINE DE FOOTBALL (“CAF”) is required to abstain from political activity and to maintain neutrality in all matters of a political nature.

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Algeria 2022 opening ceremony took place on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Algiers.

According to information provided to CAF, a few political statements were made during the ceremony.

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As a politically agnostic organization, CAF does not endorse or share the ideas or opinions expressed in any political comments.

The CAF will examine into the political remarks and actions at the TotalEnergies CHAN Algeria 2022 opening ceremony and determine whether the CAF and FIFA Regulations and Statutes were followed.

In due course, CAF will provide an update on this situation.