Algerian Football Federation (FAF) president Walid Sadi will take part in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting this Saturday, 26 April 2025, in Accra, Ghana, with his sights set on securing one of the organisation’s vice-presidential roles.
Sadi, elected to the CAF Executive Committee on 12 March during the body’s 14th Extraordinary General Assembly, has already marked a significant achievement by reinstating Algeria’s presence on the committee after an eight-year hiatus.
His next objective is to expand Algeria’s influence further within the organisation by vying for one of the vice-presidency positions under current CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
The contest for the vice-presidency is expected to be fiercely competitive.
Among the high-profile contenders is Samuel Eto’o, the iconic former striker and current president of the Cameroon Football Federation, who is making his debut on the Executive Committee.
The meeting in Accra represents more than a procedural gathering.
With the eyes of the footballing world on CAF’s leadership, the session will serve as a forum for strategic decision-making that could shape the future of African football.
Discussions are set to cover a wide range of issues, from the implementation of new development initiatives to evaluating progress on key infrastructure and talent development programs.
For Sadi, this moment presents both a challenge and an opportunity.
By joining the CAF Executive Committee and aiming for the vice-presidency, he signals Algeria’s intent to play a more active role in continental football governance.
His candidacy also reflects the growing ambition within the FAF to influence policy at the highest levels of the game in Africa.
While the outcome of the vice-presidential race remains uncertain, the stakes are clear.
With figures like Eto’o in the running, the election will likely set the tone for future CAF leadership and priorities.
As the Executive Committee convenes in Accra, all attention will be focused not just on who secures leadership positions, but also on how this new era of CAF governance will tackle the evolving demands of African football.
For Walid Sadi, it is a defining moment in his quest to elevate Algeria’s role on the continental stage.
