Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has highlighted what he describes as a remarkable financial turnaround at the governing body, crediting collective efforts across the continent for the progress made during his tenure.
Reflecting on CAF’s position when he assumed office while addressing the media in Dakar on Wednesday, Motsepe revealed that the organisation was burdened with significant debt.
Today, however, he says CAF is in a vastly improved financial state, enabling it to reinvest heavily into the game.
“When I became CAF President, the organisation owed $100 million. Today, we are able to give $150 million every year to football associations and competitions across Africa, part of the legacy we are building for the continent.”
According to Motsepe, this transformation is not just about numbers, but about leaving a lasting impact on African football. He stressed that the goal is to ensure that future leaders inherit a stronger, more stable foundation from which to build.
He emphasised that the progress achieved is the result of collaboration among CAF’s 54 member associations, whose support has been central to driving reforms and development across the continent.
“This is our humble contribution to football. Those who take over from me should continue building and make it even better. I am very happy because, by all standards, we have made enormous progress.”
Motsepe’s comments come at a time when CAF continues to position itself as a key driver of football development in Africa, with increased investment aimed at strengthening domestic competitions, improving infrastructure, and elevating the standard of the game across all levels.
Motsepe is expected to continue his tour with a visit to Morocco on Thursday for talks with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Senegal face Ethiopia as Zambia meet Togo in second round Sep 26, 2026
