Football
African Super League: What You Need to Know
The President of the Confederation of African football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe announced the approval of the African Super League (ASL) on Wednesday, 10th August. The lucrative league, which comprises of an overall prize fund of $100m, was launched at the 44th General Assembly of the Federation in Arusha, Tanzania. President Motsepe justified the launch, highlighting that “this is about the future of African football, this is about Africa taking charge of its future”. FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed the project in 2020 and significant backing and progress by CAF has ultimately led to this announcement. The ASL is set to commence in the 2023-2024 season.
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