Motsepe re-elected as CAF President

South African businessman, Patrice Motsepe, has been re-elected unopposed for a second term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The second term will see him serve four more years until 2029.

Motsepe was re-elected at the 14th CAF extraordinary general assembly in Cairo, Egypt.

Dr. #PatriceMotsepe 4 Years

– Transformed African Football (AFCON now top 3 Globally: 1.4 Bil. TV audiences
– Turned around CAF Finances
– Delivered record Revenues at AFCON
– Invested USD 10 million his own 💰 in Schools
– Increased CAF Prize Monies
– More money 4 Football Dev pic.twitter.com/LoIxgNrSSa

— Luxolo September (@Lux_September) March 12, 2025

He was first elected CAF President in the general assembly in Johannesburg in 2021.

⚽️ NEWS | Congratulations to our Founder and Chairman Dr Patrice Motsepe!

Following requests from stakeholders to stand as a candidate again, we celebrate your re-election as CAF President. pic.twitter.com/D89QnPkJwI

— Motsepe Foundation (@MotsepeFoundtn) March 12, 2025

In his acceptance speech, the businessman and soccer boss urged governments in Africa to invest in football infrastructure. Written by Ntsako Mkhari