Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe

football administrator South Africa

Patrice Motsepe is a prominent South African businessman and lawyer, known for being the first black African billionaire. He is the founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, a mining company. In 2021, he was appointed as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), where he has focused on improving African football and increasing financial support for tournaments. Recently, he was in the news regarding the increased financial rewards for the 2025 African Nations Championship.

Born on Jan 28, 1962 (63 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
504,293
Power
1,075$
Sentiment
7.47
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 3 6.67 0.45% +0% 59,734,213 269,478 $63,000 284$
Botswana 2 8.50 1.02% +10% 2,351,627 26,396 $18,000 202$
Morocco 2 8.00 0.39% +10% 36,910,558 157,676 $120,000 513$
Kenya 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 53,771,296 33,482 $106,000 66$
Liberia 1 7.00 0.34% +0% 5,057,681 17,262 $3,000 10$
Totals 9 157,825,375 504,294 $310,000 1,075$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Patrice Motsepe is the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) who will attend the gala dinner for the CHAN 2024 tournament. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Legal clash as Lissu’s treason case adjourned

Tanzania Tanzania: We are honoured to host the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, along with CAF executives and senior football officials from across the continent. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Aga Khan Network: Decades of shaping East Africa’s progress

Botswana Botswana: Motsepe has engineered a cash-centred revolution, which resonates with the needs of the game in Africa. 9

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Motsepe's CAF reign of cash :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: CAF president, Patrice Motsepe announced an increase of 50 % from the $50,000 which clubs participating in the Champions League and Confederations Cup previously received. 8

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: GU, Galaxy to receive P1,4m from CAF :: Mmegi Online

Tanzania Tanzania: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe said the increase is part of broader efforts to build a stronger and more competitive ecosystem for African football. 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: CAF doubles support fees for clubs in continental competitions