Patrice Motsepe, CAF boss since 2021, in the news amid a reshuffle of the federation after Morocco-Senegal AFCON final fallout. South African billionaire, football administrator.
The Senegalese football federation is appealing a CAF decision to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup title after a controversial final in January. They have filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, calling for an investigation into alleged corruption and disputing the ruling that Senegal forfeited the match for leaving the field without referee approval. The case highlights ongoing tensions in African football, with Senegal maintaining its claim to the title despite CAF's decision.
Senegal's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations victory was revoked after protests and a controversial final. CAF awarded the title to Morocco following chaos during the match, with Senegal planning legal action. The decision has strained relations between the two nations and raised questions about integrity in African football.
CAF overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory in the recent AFCON final after protests over VAR decisions. Morocco was awarded the title following an appeal, prompting ongoing disputes. CAF plans regulatory reforms and a leadership change amid controversy.
Algeria's former president Liamine Zeroual, who served during the civil war and organized the country's first multi-party election in 1995, has died at age 84. He was respected in retirement. Flags will fly at half-mast across Algeria.
Senegal has lodged an appeal after CAF has stripped it of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding Morocco the trophy following a controversial final. Senegal's players and officials argue they were forced onto the pitch and deny protesting the refereeing decision. The decision has sparked calls for an investigation into potential corruption within CAF.
CAF officials say AFCON 2027, co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, will be a major tourism and investment platform. Uganda’s private sector and UTB are expected to leverage the event to diversify tourism, infrastructure and culture, with qualification announcements due in Sept 2026 and a projected USD 2+ billion economic impact.
The Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, following discussions between UEFA and CAF. The decision comes after Artan was denied entry to the United States during the World Cup lead‑up. The match will feature Paris Saint‑Germain against Aston Villa on 12 August.