The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) rose from its 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, re-electing Dr Patrice Motsepe for a second four-year term.
Prompt News reports that by the decision, Motsepe leadership of CAF has bee extended until 2029.
Motsepe’s re-election comes after a first term widely praised for stabilizing CAF’s finances and boosting its global profile.
Under his leadership, the organization set several new records at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cote d’Ivoire 2023, attracting a record 1.4 billion viewers worldwide.
Prizemoney for major tournaments, including the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, has also increased significantly, alongside enhanced financial support for Member Associations.
The 63-year-old faced no opposition after the nomination deadline passed in November 2024.
His decision to run again followed requests from Member Association Presidents and key stakeholders.
“The goal remains making African football globally competitive, stabilizing finances, and investing in infrastructure,” he said.
Dr Motsepe’s unopposed re-election reflects both confidence in his leadership and the desire to see him elevate African football to new heights.
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