Accra:Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has announced he will not pursue a third term when his current tenure concludes in 2029. This decision sets the stage for a leadership transition within the continental football governing body.
According to Ghana Web, as African football anticipates a new era, discussions have already begun about potential candidates who might succeed the South African billionaire. Although the 2029 election is still several years away and no official list of candidates has been released, several names have been highlighted in various reports.
Among those considered are Kurt Okraku from Ghana, president of the Ghana Football Association and CAF's second vice-president; Samuel Eto'o from Cameroon, a former celebrated player and current president of the Cameroon Football Federation; Ahmed Yahya of Mauritania, president of the Mauritania Football Federation and a member of FIFA's Council; Yacine Idriss Diallo from Ivory Coast, head of the Ivorian Football Federation and a CAF Executive Committee member; and Souleiman Waberi from Djibouti, a CAF vice-president and FIFA Council member.
These individuals are noted for their significant involvement in both national and international football governance, making them prominent figures in discussions about the future leadership of CAF.