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How many countries are in CAF?
Short answer
CAF has 54 full member associations, one for each of Africa's 54 independent football nations, organised into six regional zones (UNAF, WAFU A, WAFU B, UNIFFAC, CECAFA and COSAFA). Teams such as Zanzibar also play in zonal cups.
The numbers
| Zone | Members |
|---|---|
| Southern Africa | 14 |
| East & Central Africa | 11 |
| West Africa (Zone A) | 9 |
| Central Africa | 8 |
| West Africa (Zone B) | 7 |
| North Africa | 5 |
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