DR. MOTSEPE NOT FOR HIRE: CAF Spokesperson Defends Patrice Motsepe After Senegal AfCON Debacle
After the CAF Appeals Board striped Senegal of the 2025 title, the body’s president has endured backlash across the world.
Head of CAF Communications Luxolo September has responded.
“No one can buy Motsepe. He donated $10 million USD to CAF and hasn’t taken a cent from CAF or FIFA. People have this lazy stereotype about Africans being corrupt. When they say Dr. Patrice Motsepe is ‘bought,’ I ask: ‘By who? For how much?’ It’s laughable.
For 6 years, he’s not taken a single cent. CAF doesn’t pay for his travel, accommodation, or salary. Who can buy him? How can he be bought? We should have confidence that some leaders are incorruptible.
He’s probably the only football leader today who doesn’t take a cent from football.” [Citi Sports]
Motsepe failed!!! The Senegal saga will haunt him all his life.
The decision that was made lacked merit, in a tournament of that size, you don’t make teams win in the boardroom, because next time teams mill leave their best players behind and come with good lawyers instead.
The author writes as though corruption is done in the open. You don’t go with Dr Motsepe wherever he goes to know what he does in the dark. Even billionaires have their limits and may accept things beyond just money. Morocco felt humiliated to lose the game on their own home ground. They were determined to take action at all costs. I support the stance of the Moroccan team captain Achraf Hakimi, who has refused to accept the cup.
Mr. Motsepe is a person of integrity and honor.
I believe you all did not pay attention to his statements.
He clearly articulated that he does not support the decision but will await a comprehensive investigation to understand the reasons behind their conclusion.
As the president, he also recognizes the limitations in decision-making.