Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected Unopposed as CAF President for a Second Term

Dr. Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a second four-year term.

The decision was confirmed at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, extending his leadership until 2029.

Patrice Motsepe, a South African mining magnate and owner of Mamelodi Sundowns FC, first assumed the CAF presidency in 2021.

His initial term has been credited with stabilizing CAF’s finances and enhancing its global profile. Under his leadership, the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire 2023 attracted a record 1.4 billion viewers worldwide.

Additionally, prize money for major tournaments, including the CAF Champions League and the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, increased significantly. Not only that, his administration also enhanced financial support for member associations.

Patrice Motsepe’s re-election reflects both confidence in his leadership and a collective desire to elevate African football to new heights.

In his address at the assembly, he emphasized the importance of making African football globally competitive, stabilizing finances, and investing in infrastructure.

The assembly also saw the election of Cameroonian football legend Samuel Eto’o to CAF’s executive committee.

Eto’o, currently serving as president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), was elected unopposed as the sole candidate from the Central Africa region. His inclusion brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the committee.