The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee will hold a high-stakes meeting on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, with CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe set to chair the pivotal session.
Scheduled for 10:30AM local time, the meeting will take place at the headquarters of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and will address several key issues expected to shape the future of African football.
A major item on the agenda is the presentation of a $1 billion commercial rights tender, seen as a critical step toward strengthening the financial foundation of CAF’s competitions. The committee will also receive updates on the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, which will run from July 5 to July 26, 2025. The tournament, to be hosted across six stadiums in five cities, is projected to break attendance records and draw significant global viewership.
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Governance matters are also expected to feature prominently, with the committee set to examine a detailed report addressing operational and administrative challenges within the CAF Secretariat. Additionally, deliberations will be held on the status of CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba, although details surrounding that discussion remain confidential.
CAF General-Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Rabat’s selection as the venue underscores Morocco’s growing influence in African football. The country will host the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Six Moroccan cities, Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier will host matches across nine stadiums, with the FRMF playing a central role in tournament preparations.
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CAF President Motsepe has reiterated his confidence in Morocco’s ability to deliver a historic AFCON. “I am confident that the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will be a great success and the best CAN in the history of this competition,” he said.
FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa has also assured that Morocco remains committed to providing world-class conditions for the event, further solidifying its status as a powerhouse in African football infrastructure.
The July 5 meeting arrives at a transformative moment for African football. In addition to hosting AFCON 2025, Morocco is also preparing to co-host the FIFA World Cup 2030 alongside Spain and Portugal. The decisions made by CAF’s Executive Committee in Rabat are expected to have long-lasting implications across the continent, from boosting commercial investment to advancing the women’s game.
