South African businessman and football administrator Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a second four-year term.
Motsepe’s re-election was confirmed during CAF’s extraordinary general assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance. His second term comes after first being elected in 2021, when he replaced Malagasy Ahmad Ahmad, who was suspended by FIFA over financial misconduct.
CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba praised Motsepe’s leadership, highlighting his role in stabilizing the organization.
“Patrice was a gift for African football. In 2021, CAF was a toxic body. He brought good governance to all levels of the organization,”
Mosengo-Omba stated ahead of the meeting. Motsepe has been credited with improving CAF’s financial health and governance, restoring credibility to Africa’s football governing body.
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Eto’o Joins CAF Executive Committee
Meanwhile, former Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o has been elected to the CAF Executive Committee. The 44-year-old was the sole candidate from the Central Africa region and was elected unopposed in Cairo on Wednesday.
Eto’o’s election came just days after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned a CAF-imposed ban on the ex-Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Chelsea striker.
His appointment was confirmed during CAF’s extraordinary general assembly, an annual gathering of African football’s top officials.
Eto’o’s rise to the CAF executive is seen as a significant step for African football, given his experience as both a player and an administrator.
Both Motsepe and Eto’o’s leadership roles signal a new phase for African football as CAF continues efforts to strengthen governance and financial management.
