South African business entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), extending his leadership of the continent’s footballing body until 2029.
The announcement was made during CAF’s Extraordinary General Assembly held at the foot of the iconic Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt – a symbolic location for a meeting focused on the future of African football.
During the gathering, Egyptian Football Association President and CAF Executive Committee candidate Mr. Hany Abou Rida delivered a speech warmly welcoming delegates and prominent figures, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Motsepe, alongside representatives from all 54 African member nations.
“Egypt is proud of its African identity and honours its role as the long-standing home of CAF since 1957,” said Abou Rida. “We’ve always extended love, respect, and support to our African brothers, and we continue to do so with full dedication.”
He highlighted Egypt’s historic and modern ties with the continent, calling Africa the “continent of talent” that has, in recent decades, broken free from external dependencies and embraced a collective renaissance through unity and shared ambition.
By: Emmanuel Opoku | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana
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