Patrice Motsepe

Also known as: CAF boss · the CAF boss

President of the Confederation of African Football who announced African support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election bid.

2025-12-112026-10-22

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February 2026
17 FebThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe said the African Nations League will be equivalent to an annual Afcon
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“Motsepe said the African Nations League will be the equivalent of an annual Afcon.”
New African league to kick out Chan
January 2026
27 JanThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe said was the most successful Afcon in history with world-class football and stadiums
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“"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 Afcon
December 2025
11 DecThe Namibian
Patrice Motsepe said he will not stand
Source
“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-runners

Sport

CAF increases annual grants to 54 African football associations

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The Confédération Africaine de Football announced a 33% increase in annual subventions to its 54 Member Associations, raising grants to USD700,000 per association, and a 20% increase for CAF Zonal Unions to USD900,000. The move represents a 250% increase since 2021 and aims to support football development, youth and women's programmes, and governance capacity across Africa's football federations.

14 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 October

CAF increases annual grants to 54 African football associations
The Confédération Africaine de Football announced a 33% increase in annual subventions to its 54 Member Associations, raising grants to USD700,000 per association, and a 20% increase for CAF Zonal Unions to USD900,000. The move represents a 250% increase since 2021 and aims to support football development, youth and women's programmes, and governance capacity across Africa's football federations.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

African football chief backs Infantino's 2027 FIFA re-election bid
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, announced unanimous African support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president at a CAF strategy meeting in Cape Verde. Motsepe called for increased investment in African youth football academies and defended Infantino's integrity against recent criticism from other FIFA member associations.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 16 August

Cameroon wins Women's Africa Cup of Nations for first time
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon had initially failed to qualify but received a second chance when the tournament organisers increased the field from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 13 August

CAF chief Motsepe says Infantino's future should be decided by election
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has said that Gianni Infantino's future as Fifa president should be decided by election, as the embattled Infantino faces criticism over an aborted plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors and pressure from UEFA, Concacaf and AFC to resign.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 July

CAF chief Motsepe defends FIFA president Infantino
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.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

Shimooshili elected to Cosafa executive committee
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 →

Wednesday 13 May

TS Galaxy stun Sundowns; Pirates favour title contenders
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 →

Monday 30 March

Motsepe commits to respecting CAS ruling on Senegal AFCON dispute
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 →

Thursday 26 March

Senegal appeals AFCON title strip to sports arbitration court
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 →

Tuesday 10 March

CAF increases prize money for African club competition winners
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 →

Tuesday 17 February

New African Nations League to debut in 2029, replacing Chan
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 →

Wednesday 4 February

Epstein used South Africa to prey on women, US files reveal
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 →

Tuesday 27 January

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda set to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
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 →