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CAF President Patrice Motsepe met Ghana\u2019s President John Dramani Mahama at the Flagstaff House in Accra today, as part of his visit to Ghana for key football engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motsepe, who arrived earlier in the morning to a rousing welcome at Kotoka International Airport, was received by Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku and cheering football fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His visit underlines CAF\u2019s renewed focus on youth empowerment through football development across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During their meeting, Motsepe and President Mahama discussed strategies to strengthen football structures in Ghana and across the continent. Central to their talks was how football can serve as a catalyst for social development, education, and youth employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motsepe, a billionaire businessman from South Africa, emphasized CAF\u2019s commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives like the African Schools Football Championship, whose final he will attend during his stay in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The visit comes ahead of the CAF Executive Committee meeting to be chaired by Motsepe in Accra, where crucial leadership appointments are expected to be confirmed following last month\u2019s elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motsepe\u2019s engagement with President Mahama also signals CAF\u2019s broader ambition to work closely with African governments to harness the power of football as a tool for national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Ghana, the meeting offers a significant opportunity to strengthen ties with CAF, particularly with GFA President Kurt Okraku expected to be elevated to one of CAF\u2019s new Vice-President roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motsepe\u2019s visit reflects growing momentum around football\u2019s role in Africa\u2019s future, with stakeholders eager to see sport used to drive change beyond the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source ghanasoccernet.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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