While some European leagues are set to resume, CAF president Ahmad Ahmad told DW he wants the outbreak under control first before competitions return.

"The whole world is facing a very important health crisis, and every country on the continent of Africa has its own way of dealing with it."

CAF lending a helping hand

Ahmad confirmed to DW that the continent's competitions would not resume while the COVID-19 situation in Africa is not under control.

Continental club competitions, such as the African Champions League and the Confederations Cup, do not generate as much money as those in Europe.

Until a way out of the COVID-19 crisis is found, football will not be the priority of the African continent.