South African billionaire and football administrator Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed for a second term as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), reaffirming his leadership in shaping the future of African football.
Motsepe, 63, who first took office in 2021, had declared his intention to seek re-election in October 2024. His new four-year term was formally confirmed on Wednesday during CAF’s extraordinary general assembly in Cairo, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino among the high-profile attendees.
A prominent mining magnate and the owner of South African club Mamelodi Sundowns, Motsepe has spearheaded key reforms aimed at strengthening the financial and structural foundations of African football. His tenure has seen efforts to improve competitions, attract sponsorships, and enhance governance within CAF.
Though his re-election was a formality due to the lack of opposition, the assembly also oversaw elections for CAF’s executive committee, with Cameroonian football legend Samuel Eto’o securing a seat. Additionally, representatives for Africa’s FIFA Council positions were elected.
Motsepe, who has promised to continue transforming African football, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him, emphasizing his commitment to advancing the game across the continent.
