South African businessman Patrice Motsepe has overseen a financial turnaround at the Confederation of African Football CAF, according to recently published figures. This marks a shift from previous fiscal challenges and highlights the growing role of business expertise in football administration.
The CAF results
Patrice Motsepe has been President of the CAF since 2021, immediately promising a turnaround strategy to boost the organisation following his election. After several years of fiscal challenges, CAF announced a profit in 2025. This has allowed them to increase their investment in areas such as prize money and financial support.