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Patrice Motsepe — CAF president overseeing 2027 Africa Cup of Nations across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
… be held in Brazil.On Saturday, Morocco suffered more penalty shootout heartache in the losing 3-2 to Algeria after a 1-1 draw in the third place play-off.Fifa president Gianni Infantino led other dignitaries in enjoying the final together with his Caf counterpart Patrice Motsepe …
Audio By VocalizeCAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Canada and Morocco at the Houston Stadium on July 4, 2026. …
CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticism By AFP July 22, 2026 09:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Giani Infantino (L) and CAF president Dr. …
… The Malian Football Federation said in a statement that officials met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Saturday in New York "with a view to a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations". …
Audio By Vocalize(L-R) Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, and Precious Moloi-Motsepe attend the FIFA Gold Carpet before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Ruther …
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON final in Rabat on Sunday to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon, who failed initial qualification but were added as one of the four highest-ranked losers after the tournament expanded from 12 to 16 teams, defeated Malawi with goals from Marie Ngah (twice) and Naomi Eto.
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON final in Rabat on Sunday to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon, who failed initial qualification but were added as one of the four highest-ranked losers after the tournament expanded from 12 to 16 teams, defeated Malawi with goals from Marie Ngah (twice) and Naomi Eto.
Marie Gisele Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added one goal as Cameroon defeated debutant Malawi 3-0 in the African Women Cup of Nations final on August 16 in Rabat, Morocco, claiming the continental title for the first time after losing three previous finals to Nigeria.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says FIFA president Gianni Infantino's future should be decided by elections, after Ireland joined European, North American, and Asian football bodies in withdrawing support over his failed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who faced criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC over a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights to private investors.
The Confederation of African Football has called on its members to review FIFA's plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary. FIFA aims to raise up to $4.2 billion by allowing private investors to acquire minority stakes in the entity.
FIFA's proposals to sell stakes in major competitions and create a commercial subsidiary have drawn criticism from UEFA, but football finance experts say smaller member associations could be attracted by significant funding gains, including a potential initial windfall of $20 million each.
African football chief Patrice Motsepe praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a devoted steward of the game and friend of Africa, defending him against criticism over decisions including a suspension delay for a US striker and hydration breaks.
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—three countries led by military governments—are bidding jointly to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, following a meeting between officials and CAF president Patrice Motsepe in New York.
Three West African countries led by military governments met with the Confederation of African Football president to advance their joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, marking a pivotal stage in the bidding process under CAF regulations.
Omar Artan, a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin praised Artan as an excellent and experienced referee who has proven himself at the highest level of African football competition.
UEFA appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. Artan was previously denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, and UEFA's appointment was announced as part of a cooperation accord with the African confederation.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe and government and football leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have agreed to establish the PAMOJA Oversight Committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the first-ever tri-nation tournament, following a high-level meeting in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Former NOC-K President Paul Tergat and other sports leaders say Kenya's hosting of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 demonstrates deepening Kenya-France cooperation in sports. The summit featured a sports demonstration event at the University of Nairobi alongside bilateral agreements between Presidents Ruto and Macron, with Tergat noting Kenya will host the Youth Olympic Games for the first time.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe is expected in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit on May 11–12, 2026, where he will address topics including Africa's influence in sport and economic transformation through football. His visit comes as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda intensify preparations to jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The African Football Confederation announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will take place between June 19 and July 17 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This will be the first AFCON spread over three countries and the first held in East Africa since 1976.