Egypt is backing its candidate to challenge Patrice Motsepe for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in the upcoming elections .

While I couldn’t find the name of Egypt’s candidate, this move indicates a strong desire to lead African football.

The current president, Patrice Motsepe, has been instrumental in recognizing outstanding contributions to African football. For instance, he conferred the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award 2022 to President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and King Mohammed VI of Morocco for their significant support and contributions to football development

CAF Presidential Elections: What’s at Stake?

The CAF presidency holds significant influence over African football’s direction and growth. The president plays a crucial role in shaping the continent’s football policies, infrastructure development, and international partnerships.