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CAF President Patrice Motsepe (CAF)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n South African business entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), extending his leadership of the continent\u2019s footballing body until 2029. The announcement was made during CAF\u2019s Extraordinary General Assembly held at the foot of the iconic Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt – a symbolic location for a meeting focused on the future of African football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the gathering, Egyptian Football Association President and CAF Executive Committee candidate Mr. Hany Abou Rida delivered a speech warmly welcoming delegates and prominent figures, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Motsepe, alongside representatives from all 54 African member nations: \u201cEgypt is proud of its African identity and honours its role as the long-standing home of CAF since 1957,\u201d said Abou Rida. \u201cWe\u2019ve always extended love, respect, and support to our African brothers, and we continue to do so with full dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He highlighted Egypt\u2019s historic and modern ties with the continent, calling Africa the \u201ccontinent of talent\u201d that has, in recent decades, broken free from external dependencies and embraced a collective renaissance through unity and shared ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call for Hosting 2034 FIFA World Cup Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abou Rida took the opportunity to propose that Egypt be granted the right to host one of the groups in the 2034 FIFA World Cup, coinciding with the centenary of its first participation in the tournament in 1934: \u201cOur passionate football fans understand the love Africa holds for them,\u201d he said, emphasising the deep bonds between Egypt and the continent. \u201cWe trust that our brothers in Saudi Arabia, who have earned the honour of hosting the 2034 edition, will welcome this idea with open arms given the historic relationship between our nations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He expressed hope that FIFA President Infantino would inaugurate the group matches hosted on Egyptian soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Praise for Infantino and Morocco\u2019s 2030 World Cup Bid<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abou Rida also applauded FIFA President Gianni Infantino\u2019s continued commitment to Africa, citing his efforts over the past nine years to ensure the continent has a real stake in global football progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He commended Infantino\u2019s decision to involve Latin America in the centennial 2030 World Cup by awarding Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay the chance to host matches. He also celebrated Morocco\u2019s successful bid to co-host the 2030 tournament alongside Spain and Portugal, noting that: \u201cMorocco is more than capable of delivering an exceptional tournament. Egypt was also among the earliest supporters of the World Cup, having been invited to the original 1930 edition and proudly becoming Africa\u2019s first representative at the 1934 tournament in Italy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unity, Talent, and a Bright Future for Africa <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wrapping up his address, Abou Rida spoke with optimism about Africa\u2019s sporting future, saying the continent\u2019s true wealth lies in its people and their potential. He urged continued investment, collaboration, and opportunity to help African talent shine on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He concluded with a heartfelt message to the guests: \u201cMay your stay in Egypt be pleasant, may this meeting be fruitful, and may all candidates succeed in serving the future of African football.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source Nadine Alsheikh Hassan – AIPS Media<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CAF President Patrice Motsepe (CAF) South African business entrepreneur Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":22786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,5,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football","category-home","category-live-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n