Key takeaways from CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe’s address:
▪️ CAF will organize a technical conference to review Africa’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and prepare recommendations ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
▪️ More investment will be directed towards African football from national teams and leagues to youth and grassroots development.
▪️ CAF will increase funding for coach education and training programmes across all six CAF zones.
▪️ The African Schools Football Championship will continue to be strengthened and expanded.
▪️ CAF will deepen partnerships with governments and the private sector to improve football infrastructure across member associations.
▪️ Every national association is expected to have a CAF and FIFA-approved stadium to host international matches.
▪️ Women’s AFCON prize money will increase, with the winner set to receive $2 million, while total tournament prize money rises to $5.8 million and each participating team receives $150,000.
▪️ Preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will continue.
▪️ CAF has opened the bidding process for hosting the 2028, 2032 and 2036 AFCON editions.
▪️ The process for awarding commercial rights for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 AFCON tournaments has begun.
▪️ The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly will take place on November 21, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria.
A day focused on investment, development and the future growth of African football.