Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers' Towels After Afcon Controversy

CAF referee suggests stricter rules on goalkeepers' towels

A senior referee suggested that the Confederation of African Football review its rules following a controversial dispute over Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy's towel during the AFCON 2025 final.

Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers' Towels After Afcon Controversy

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of towels by goalkeepers, following the controversy that trailed their use during the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

CAF may weigh stricter rules on goalkeepers’ towels after AFCON controversy

President of the CAF Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations

CAF consider banning goalkeeper towels after Nwabali incident at AFCON 2025

After Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali had his towels stolen against Morocco, CAF have now considered taking serious action

CAF Considers Ban On Goalkeepers’ Towels

The Genius Media Nwabali, Mendy And Hakimi Towel Saga: CAF Considers Ban On Goalkeepers’ Towels After AFCON Fan Incidents Nwabali, Mendy And Hakimi Towel Saga: CAF Considers Ban On Goalkeepers’ Towels After AFCON Fan Incidents   The Confederation of African Football (CAF) may move to stop goalkeepers from placing towels inside their goalposts following a series of flashpoints at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Th…

AFCON 2025: CAF chief referee sends message to goalkeepers over towel saga in Morocco

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