Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe will hold a press conference this Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. This meeting with the media will follow the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting.
The event will take place at the Giza Palace Hotel, Cairo, starting at 12:30 local time (10:30 GMT), immediately after the conclusion of the CAF EXCO meeting, which will be chaired by Dr. Motsepe. The press conference will also be streamed live on CAF TV.
Patrice Motsepe's address comes amid heated controversy surrounding African football, particularly regarding AFCON 2025. The decision by the CAF Appeals Jury to award the organization of AFCON 2025 to Morocco, to the detriment of Senegal, sparked numerous reactions and accusations of favoritism. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has even appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge this decision.
Several topics could be addressed during this press conference, including recent decisions by the CAF Appeals Committee that have generated particular attention across the continent. The governing body of African football is expected to review these outcomes and determine the next course of action.
The agenda for the Executive Committee meeting also includes the vacant position of CAF Secretary General. With Véron Omba Mosengo having left office due to the age limit, discussions are expected to take place to appoint his successor. Samson Adamu, the current CAF Director of Competitions, and Gelson Fernandes are rumored for the job.
The Executive Committee meeting is being held at a delicate time, in the middle of the international break, which has drawn criticism from some members. Several of them, also presidents of their national federations, have indicated that they will be unable to attend due to their national teams' matches.
Patrice Motsepe's press conference will therefore be an opportunity to clarify CAF's position on these various issues and to answer questions from the media and African football stakeholders. The outcome of this meeting could ease tensions and restore confidence in the governing bodies of continental football.
