The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed satisfaction with the findings of its Governance Compliance Committee, which reviewed potential governance non-compliance and operational weaknesses within the CAF Secretariat.
In a communique published today on CAF’s official website, the report—presented during an in-person CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting in Rabat, Morocco—was submitted by the Committee chaired by Justice Petrus Damaseb, Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Namibia. The Committee found no governance breaches but made several key recommendations aimed at enhancing and reinforcing governance practices within the organisation.
CAF expressed its appreciation to Justice Damaseb and his team for their diligence and transparency in compiling the report. The recommendations, according to CAF, will now be implemented in partnership with global consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to ensure compliance with international governance standards.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe welcomed the findings, stating:
“CAF is very pleased with the Governance Compliance Committee Report on governance non-compliance or weaknesses within the CAF Secretariat and will implement the governance recommendations that are contained in this Report. The Chairman of this Committee, Justice Damaseb, will work with the globally respected firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to ensure that CAF implements and adheres to global governance best practices.”
As part of broader reforms and development efforts, CAF is also set to double its financial contributions to the more than 130 African clubs competing in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. Clubs that previously received $50,000 in support will now be allocated $100,000.
“I am very happy with the processes underway to increase by 100% CAF’s financial contributions to each of the approximately 130 African clubs that participate in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup,” Motsepe added.
In addition, the CAF President revealed that presentations were made at the EXCO meeting by globally recognised marketing firms bidding for a landmark $1 billion partnership deal to be spread over eight years—pending approval in line with COMESA’s competition regulations.
Dr Motsepe believes the additional financial resources will significantly impact youth development, club infrastructure, and the overall global competitiveness of African football.
He also received performance assessments of African clubs in preparation for the next expanded FIFA Club World Cup while expressing confidence in their ability to excel on the world stage.
CAF concluded by thanking FIFA and President Gianni Infantino for organizing a “world-class” tournament and for their ongoing efforts to elevate African and global football.