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🌍 Africanews
National & Local

New campaign promotes CAF head Motsepe to lead South Africa's ANC - but who's behind it?

An online campaign is advocating for Patrice Motsepe as the next head of South Africa's ANC, despite his claims of disinterest in the position and concerns over early campaigning rules.

Mar 3 β€’ 17:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: A campaign for billionaire Patrice Motsepe to lead the ANC sparks reactions

An online campaign promoting billionaire Patrice Motsepe's potential candidacy for the leadership of the ANC in 2027 has stirred reactions within the ruling party in South Africa.

Mar 3 β€’ 10:16 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

CAF commends Gianni Infantino’s 10-year global impact as FIFA president

CAF has praised Gianni Infantino for his remarkable 10-year tenure as FIFA President, highlighting the global impact of his leadership on football.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:09 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF: African Cup of Nations may increase to 28 teams

CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced plans for the African Cup of Nations to potentially expand to 28 teams and confirmed the tournament's future schedule every four years.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:28 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

AFCON 2027 will not be postponed despite uncertainties, announces CAF president

The CAF president confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will proceed as scheduled, amid concerns regarding infrastructure readiness and political climate in host countries.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF President Faces the 'Stadium Statue'

CAF President Patrice Motsepe took a commemorative photo with the well-known statue-like fan during the AFCON 2025, who famously supports the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jan 6 β€’ 16:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

AFCON four-year cycle change sparks coach backlash

Coaches have expressed strong disapproval of the Africa Cup of Nations transitioning from a biennial to a quadrennial schedule, a decision announced by CAF president Patrice Motsepe that some commentators view as prioritizing European interests.

Jan 6 β€’ 08:45 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Sports

Future of the Africa Cup: The President and the Game with a Cultural Asset

Patrice Motsepe seeks to reform the Africa Cup, proposing it to occur every four years starting in 2028, though critics argue he is yielding to a more powerful entity.

Jan 2 β€’ 15:52 UTC

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