The African Super League is an annual continentalclubfootball competition run by the CAF.[1] was announced on 28 November 2019 by Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA.[2] The date of its launch has not yet been announced, but it is known that it includes twenty of the elite African teams.[3]
The essence of holding this tournament is the huge financial returns that will exceed the barrier of 200 million dollars, which will be used to develop and improve stadiums, infrastructure and the promotion of football in Africa.[4]
History[]
Gianni Infantino launched the tournament during a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to celebrate the 80th anniversary of TP Mazembe. He said the top 20 clubs in Africa should be chosen and made to participate in an African league. And that this league would generate revenues of $ 200 million, making it among the top ten leagues in the world. Infantino revealed that he is launching an appeal to raise a billion dollars in order to give every African country a real football stadium with the specifications of the FIFA.
In 17 July 2021 The President of CAF, Patrice Motsepe confirmed the move to implement the African Super League project as a new tournament ran under the umbrella of CAF, with large financial returns for the sides taking part.[5]
