Also known as: Dr. Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe · Dr. Patrice Motsepe · Dr Motsepe · CAF President Patrice Motsepe · Dr Patrice Motsepe
CAF President who announced increased funding for member associations and urged readiness for AFCON 2027 hosting by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe has defended the decision to maintain the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a two-year cycle, while explaining the reasons for the revised competition calendar beyond 2028. …
Motsepe defends two-year AFCON cycle, explains decision to shift to 2031 and 2033 editionsJoy Online
… The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe announced at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde which was held from 7-9 October 2026, that the CAF EXCO would be re-assessing and reconsidering the decision it took last year, for the AFCON to take place every Four Years. …
AFCON back to every two years as CAF reverses decisionJoy Online
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe has announced a 33% increase in the annual subventions of the 54 CAF Member Associations and a further 20% increase for the CAF Zonal Unions. …
GFA to receive $700,000 a year from CAF as continental body announces 33% increase in annual funding to member associationsJoy Online
… A letter sent by CAF to member associations this week, seen by Reuters and verified by member associations, invited the 54 presidents to the meeting on October 7 and 8, after CAF president Patrice Motsepe had previously mooted the idea several times. …
Infantino invited to African summit as he faces challenge to FIFA leadershipJoy Online
African football boss Patrice Motsepe has called for a “heightened sense of urgency” from next year’s Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. …
Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027Joy Online
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has ruled out replacing Tanzania as co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). …
AFCON 2027: ‘There is no Plan B’ – Motsepe says CAF has no plans to replace Tanzania as co-hostsJoy Online
… Last month, Caf president Patrice Motsepe said his organisation had received “exciting bids” for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Afcons – with the tournament set to move to a four-year cycle after 2028. …
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028The Ghanaian Times
… UEFA said Artan’s appointment was made under a cooperation agreement signed with CAF this year aimed at strengthening collaboration. “This is a great honour for Omar Artan and for African referees,” CAF president Patrice Motsepe said in comments published by UEFA yesterday. …
Somali referee Artan urges officials to dream bigJoy Online
… CAF president Patrice Motsepe welcomed FIFA’s pledge, opens new tab to review the processes that led to the controversy which sparked the fiercest revolt of Infantino’s tenure as national federations complained they had been sidelined over the abandoned proposal to sell a slice …
Infantino finds a friend in Africa as CAF backs FIFA presidentDaily Guide
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 …
CAF To Review FIFA’s Controversial Commercial Plan For World CupCAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
CAF's Executive Committee unanimously voted to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, reversing its previous decision to hold the tournament every four years. The decision was announced following CAF President Patrice Motsepe's announcement at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde last month that the committee would reassess the four-year plan.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has announced a 33% increase in annual subventions for the 54 CAF Member Associations, raising their allocation to USD 700,000 annually, and a 20% increase to CAF Zonal Unions to USD 900,000. The increase aims to support football development, youth and women's programmes, and strengthening governance across African football.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been invited by the Confederation of African Football to attend a Strategy Conference in Cape Verde on October 7 and 8. CAF's executive committee and a number of African football associations have expressed support for Infantino, who faces a potential challenge to his leadership in next year's presidential election following fierce opposition to his proposal to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has urged Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to show heightened urgency in readying stadiums and facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, set for June–July next year. He stressed that despite some facilities remaining below required standards, postponement is not an option and the three nations must begin testing stadiums in January.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out replacing Tanzania as co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, affirming the continent's commitment to ensuring all three host countries—Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda—are ready for the tournament despite concerns about Tanzania's preparedness.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Somali referee Omar Artan will become the first non-European to referee the UEFA Super Cup tomorrow in Salzburg. The 34-year-old has been a leading African referee, including being named CAF Men's Referee of the Year, though he was barred from entering the United States for the World Cup despite having a valid visa.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee unanimously confirmed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, contrasting with opposition from UEFA, which committed to boycotting future World Cups while Infantino remains in office. CAF, which comprises 54 of FIFA's 211 member associations, backs Infantino's March re-election bid, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe welcoming FIFA's pledge to review processes that sparked the controversy over the abandoned World Cup commercial proposal.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →