CAF has rescheduled its first Executive Committee meeting following the recent elections, moving it from April 17 in Morocco to April 26 in Accra, Ghana.
The decision to shift the date and venue was made after a formal request by newly elected Ghanaian Executive Committee member Kurt Okraku, with Moroccan authorities approving the change.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is using the occasion to mark the success of the recent CAF elections with a high-profile celebration.
The new schedule places the meeting just a day before the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Cairo, Egypt.
Following the discussions in Accra, all Executive Committee members will travel to Cairo aboard a private flight to attend the tournament’s opening.
Key items on the agenda include the appointment of two new members by CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
There is growing pressure from Central and East Africa for equitable regional representation, with Ethiopian football official Esayas Jira Bosho emerging as a strong contender for one of the positions.
Another crucial decision will be the election of CAF’s five Vice Presidents, with Algerian candidate Walid Saadi among the frontrunners.
Delegates from North Africa are expected to play a significant role in shaping the outcome.
The future of CAF Secretary-General Veron Mosengo-Omba will also be a major discussion point.
An independent audit has raised concerns over his leadership, and the committee remains divided on whether he should continue in his role.
The decision made in Accra could have lasting implications for the governing body’s administration.
As CAF navigates these pivotal decisions, the meeting in Accra is set to be a defining moment in the organisation’s leadership and governance of African football.
