Also known as: CAF boss · the CAF boss
Patrice Motsepe — CAF president who oversees African football governance, most recently defending FIFA's leadership and committing to implement Court of Arbitration rulings.
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The Namibian
Patrice Motsepe offered emphatic defence of Fifa president Gianni Infantino
“African football boss Patrice Motsepe offered an emphatic defence of Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, portraying him as a devoted steward of the game and friend of the continent.”
CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticismNew Era
Patrice Motsepe attended the assembly and congratulated Cosafa for its continued football development initiatives across Southern Africa
“Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), attended the assembly and congratulated Cosafa for its continued football development initiatives across Southern Africa.”
Shimooshili hails Cosafa election victory for NamThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe is Confederation of African Football (CAF) president and owner of Sundowns
“Should Pirates top the standings it will end a run of eight consecutive titles by Pretoria-based Sundowns, whose owner is Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe.”
Galaxy stun Sundowns, making Pirates title favouritesThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe said he will 'respect' the Court of Arbitration for Sport decision on Senegal's appeal
“The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday he will "respect" the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.”
Motsepe to ‘respect' CAS decision on Afcon final rowThe Namibian
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said he supports the right of African countries to make appeals to CAS
“CAF president Patrice Motsepe has said he supports the right of African countries to make appeals to CAS, saying the continent's football governing body would "respect the decision which is taken at the highest level".”
Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over Afcon final decisionThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe became president of CAF in 2021
“The prize money has risen several times since South African businessman Patrice Motsepe became president of CAF in 2021.”
Prize increases for African club competition winnersThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe said the African Nations League will be equivalent to an annual Afcon
“Motsepe said the African Nations League will be the equivalent of an annual Afcon.”
New African league to kick out ChanThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe said was the most successful Afcon in history with world-class football and stadiums
“"This has been the most successful Afcon in the history of the competition — the quality of the football has been world class," said Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe.”
Support and criticism for east African co hosts of 2027 AfconThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe said he will not stand
“Soccer boss and business baron Patrice Motsepe has said he will not stand, but was included in the polls after suggestions that he could be persuaded.”
The race to rule the ANC after Cyril — new numbers, new front-runnersAfrican football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
African football boss Patrice Motsepe defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, praising his commitment to football and support for Africa, despite growing criticism over Infantino's handling of issues including a suspension decision and tournament format changes.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during Cosafa's 2026 Elective General Assembly in Harare. Shimooshili said the election represents a major achievement for Namibia and an opportunity to advance football development and economic growth in the region.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
TS Galaxy defeated leaders Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on Tuesday, a result that makes Orlando Pirates favourites to win the South African Premiership for the first time since 2012. Pirates have 65 points with two matches remaining and a superior goal difference over Sundowns, who finished with 68 points from 30 matches.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said he will "respect and implement" the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's overturned 3-0 victory in the disputed January Cup of Nations final. Motsepe stressed the appeal board comprises independent judges and lawyers, and announced CAF is implementing changes to strengthen confidence in referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after their players protested a penalty decision in the final. CAF had overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory, declaring them to have forfeited the match after they walked off the pitch in protest.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football has announced substantially higher prize money for its 2025/26 club competitions, with Champions League winners receiving six million dollars (up from four million) and Confederation Cup winners receiving four million dollars (a 50 percent increase). The increases follow complaints from clubs about financial losses from competing in African competitions, particularly due to expensive and time-consuming air travel across the continent.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football has announced a new African Nations League set to launch in 2029, featuring all 54 African member nations divided into four geographical zones. The competition will be an annual event showcasing Africa's best players from global clubs, replacing the Africa Nations Cup (Chan), which analysts have criticized as unattractive and a waste of resources.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly released US Department of Justice records show convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein cultivated extensive ties to South Africa dating to the 1980s, networked with prominent South African businessmen and officials, and used scouts and intermediaries to recruit South African women and girls through modelling opportunities and employment offers.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
East African countries Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressing confidence in their readiness despite concerns from critics about infrastructure gaps compared to Morocco's recent successful hosting. The tournament will be the first shared among three nations and the first to include all 54 CAF member nations, with Eritrea competing for the first time in 19 years.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →