The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially rejected recent allegations of financial misconduct. In a press release issued following its Executive Committee meeting in Doha, CAF disputed claims circulating in several media reports regarding the misappropriation of $24 million after an audit by PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers).
CAF emphasized that certain expenditures, such as funeral expenses, were legitimate acts of solidarity for families of individuals who contributed to African football, including the family of the late Hussein Swaleh, who tragically died in a plane crash while on a CAF mission.
The meeting also highlighted the presentation of “Transform CAF 2021,” a comprehensive restructuring plan aimed at modernizing the organization. The plan is built around four key pillars: organization and governance, competitions, refereeing, and infrastructure development. These pillars are detailed through 122 specific measures, 17 of which are considered priorities and are scheduled for completion by June 2020.
CAF further announced that it will hold periodic media briefings to keep the public informed on the progress of “Transform CAF 2021,” underscoring its commitment to transparency and accountability as the governing body seeks to strengthen African football across all levels.
