African football icon Samuel Eto'o has been cleared of charges related to alleged match-fixing and breaches of ethical principles by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), although he has been fined US$200,000 in the process.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe’s quest to bring world-class administration to African football and its member associations was boosted yesterday when they partnered with the University of Cape Town (UCT).
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has encouraged Angola to bid for the 2029 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
With only a year before his first term as CAF President comes to an end, the continental football body’s leader Patrice Motsepe is yet to divulge his plans, if he will be going for another term or making way for a successor.
There is no guarantee, but what has been described as the best Africa Cup of Nations to date is likely to benefit the respective leagues where the players have emerged from when they return.
Two African FA presidents are currently in jail over corruption allegations and their CAF counterpart Patrice Motsepe was asked to give his stance on the latest criminal charges to leaders of member associations.