Also known as: Dr. Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe · Dr. Patrice Motsepe · Dr Motsepe · CAF President Patrice Motsepe · Dr Patrice Motsepe
Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe — CAF President who announced record $2 million prize money for 2026 WAFCON and plans to review Africa's 2026 World Cup performance.
Dr Patrice Motsepe (L) and Gianni Infantino The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced it will assess FIFA’s proposed commercial restructuring plan, which seeks to sell minority stakes in a new company that would manage the world governing body’s biggest competitio …
… The Confederation of African Football said its president Dr Patrice Motsepe will host a meeting of its executive committee next week to “assess and evaluate” the proposals.
… Caf president Patrice Motsepe, when asked by BBC Sport Africa if continental football’s governing body would need security guarantees before assessing the bid, said the three countries “will have as good a chance as everybody else” of hosting the finals. …
… CAF president Patrice Motsepe has announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players after African teams achieved a record-breaking showing at the tournament. …
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has announced an increase in the prize money of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ahead of the 2026 edition. …
… d police forces.” The 34-year-old referee was judged the best in Africa last season and worked the decisive game in the continent’s Champions League final last month. Čeferin said UEFA worked on the plan with the Confederation of African Football and its president Patrice Motsepe …
… His receipt of the CAF Men’s Referee of the Year Award 2025 and his appointment as a referee of the FIFA World Cup 2026 are a recognition of his world-class refereeing ability and the international respect that he enjoys,” said CAF president Patrice Motsepe. …
… I am grateful to my friend CAF President Patrice Motsepe for supporting enthusiastically our initiative.” Artan’s appointment will make him the first African official to take charge of a major UEFA final. …
Two concerned Ghanaians have petitioned the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to initiate discussions and processes within African football that will lead to the removal of CAF President, Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe, from office. …
The Confederation of African Football will review FIFA's proposal to establish a commercial subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other flagship tournaments, through which FIFA aims to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority stakes valued at $20 billion. If approved, each of FIFA's 211 member associations would receive a one-off payment of $20 million in early 2027 and increased annual development funding from $8 million to $20 million per association, though the plan has faced opposition from UEFA and European officials over commercialisation concerns.
The Confederation of African Football will review FIFA's proposal to establish a commercial subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other flagship tournaments, through which FIFA aims to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority stakes valued at $20 billion. If approved, each of FIFA's 211 member associations would receive a one-off payment of $20 million in early 2027 and increased annual development funding from $8 million to $20 million per association, though the plan has faced opposition from UEFA and European officials over commercialisation concerns.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to 211 member associations offering $40m if they back his plan to sell stakes in major competitions, including the World Cup, with a 19 September deadline for access to an initial $20m. UEFA accused FIFA of using football to enrich themselves and their friends.
Three West African nations led by military governments have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing regional integration and sustainable development of African football. The Caf president said the countries will have "as good a chance as everybody else" despite their military governance and ongoing security challenges from jihadist groups.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting assessing Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players following a record-breaking showing by African teams at the tournament.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe announced that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations winner will receive a record $2 million in prize money, a $1 million increase from the previous edition. The 2026 tournament will expand from 12 to 16 teams and serve as qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US and barred from World Cup duty by American authorities, has been selected by UEFA to officiate the August 12 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, barred from the World Cup by US authorities despite holding a valid visa, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, following a cooperation agreement between European soccer's governing body and the Confederation of African Football.
Omar Artan, a Somali referee barred from entering the United States for World Cup duty due to visa and vetting concerns, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.
A political activist and lawyer have petitioned the Ghana Football Association to lead efforts reviewing whether CAF President Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe should remain in office, citing a conflict between CAF's message of African unity and recurring xenophobic violence against foreign Africans in South Africa.
Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have petitioned the Ghana Football Association to initiate a continental review of CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe's suitability, citing concerns about the contradiction between CAF's commitment to African unity and its leadership's association with South Africa, which they characterize as linked to recurring xenophobic hostility toward Africans.