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CAF will hold a major strategy conference in Cape Verde from October 7 to 9, bringing together African football leaders to discuss the development of the game and lessons from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

CAF to gather African football leaders in Cape Verde for major strategy conference

The Confederation of African Football will hold a major Strategy Conference in Cape Verde from October 7 to 9, 2026, bringing together...

CAF president Patrice Motsepe is set to visit Tanzania for an inspection of Benjamin Mkapa Stadium as preparations continue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Motsepe to meet Tanzania leaders as CAF steps up AFCON 2027 preparations

CAF president Patrice Motsepe is set to visit Tanzania as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations continue, with the Benjamin...

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Four days after WAFCON triumph, here’s what Motsepe told Cameroon’s Lionesses

Cameroon have been crowned African champions for the first time after the Indomitable Lionesses defeated Malawi 3-0 in the final of the...

CAF meets in Nairobi to decide AFCON and WAFCON roadmap, with refereeing reforms and hosting rights on the agenda.

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‘World Cup isn’t complete without Nigeria’ – CAF boss Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe believes the FIFA World Cup loses part of its identity when continental heavyweights Nigeria...

CAF has doubled the winners' prize money for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations to $2 million, while increasing the total tournament prize fund to $5.8 million.

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CAF doubles WAFCON winners’ prize money to $2m ahead of 2026 tournament

The winners of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will receive a record $2 million after the Confederation of African...

Patrice Motsepe's World Cup celebrations quickly turned into disappointment as he watched his native South Africa suffer a heartbreaking stoppage-time defeat to Canada in the Round of 32.

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CAF president’s celebration turns to heartbreak as he watches South Africa crash out

CAF president Patrice Motsepe’s day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup began with a message of celebration for African football. It ended...

CAF President Patrice Motsepe says the FIFA World Cup feels incomplete without Nigeria and Cameroon, praising both nations' historic contributions to African football while pledging greater investment in the game.

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Motsepe praises Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Cape Verde, overlooks South Africa after World Cup openers

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has singled out Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Cape Verde for praise...

President Bola Tinubu and CAF president Patrice Motsepe have met in Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit, with discussions centred on football development, private sector collaboration and Africa’s sporting future.

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Tinubu, CAF president meet in Kenya: what we know so far

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of...

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CAF seeks unity as Motsepe visits Senegal over 2025 AFCON dispute

CAF President Patrice Motsepe is due in Senegal on Tuesday for high-level discussions with government and football authorities, as the Confederation of...

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CAF to reform statutes after AFCON 2025 final controversy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to reform its statutes and regulations following the controversial final of the Africa...