South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has secured another term as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Running unopposed, he was officially re-elected during CAF’s 14th extraordinary general assembly held in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday.

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Motsepe, ranked as Africa’s ninth richest person, will continue leading the continent’s football governing body for another four years. He first assumed the role in 2021, making history as CAF’s first English-speaking president. He took over from Ahmad Ahmad, who was removed from office in 2020 due to financial misconduct.

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During Motsepe’s tenure, African football has seen significant financial improvements. The prize money for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) increased by over 40% to $7 million, and both the men's and women's CAF Champions League rewards were also raised.

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Additionally, he played a key role in launching the African Football League (AFL), originally planned to feature 24 teams with a $100 million budget. However, the competition started with just eight teams, and South African club Mamelodi Sundowns won the inaugural edition in 2023.

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Patrice Motsepe, a South African billionaire, was first elected as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2021. During his tenure, he has overseen significant achievements, including a financial turnaround for CAF, which was struggling after the termination of its $1 billion TV rights deal1.

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Under his leadership, CAF has settled past debts, increased prize money for its competitions, and enhanced financial support for member associations. The recent Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast drew a record global audience of 2 billion viewers and reported a $72 million profit1.

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Motsepe was re-elected for a second four-year term in March 2025, following an uncontested election at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt.

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