Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe

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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.

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Patrice Motsepe is the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and has spoken about the future of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026.

Incertitudes autour de la CAN Féminine 2026 au Maroc
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-03-03
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Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football, has urged homeowners to consider renting out rooms to accommodate the surge of guests during AFCON.

Afcon tourist surge: How your home can host and profit
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-28
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Patrice Motsepe responded that retirement is governed by their rules and regulations.

CAN 2025 : un membre du Comex de la CAF présente ses excuses au Maroc et évoque une “injustice”
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-18
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Patrice Motsepe, the Caf president, emphasized that retirement is governed by their rules and regulations.

African football chief ‘occupying seat illegally’ and must go, says leading executive | Football
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-18
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Patrice Motsepe is the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and aims to transform East Africa into a leading football region.

Motsepe says Caf aims to make East Africa football powerhouse
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-16
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Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, announced the dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-14
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Patrice Motsepe is the CAF president who dismissed claims that the tournament will be postponed to 2028.

Kenyan football feeling heat of stadium closure
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-14
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Patrice Motsepe is the Caf President who confirmed that Afcon 2027 will be hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Motsepe: Afcon 2027 staying in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-13
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Patrice Motsepe is the president of the CAF who announced the creation of a new African Nations League.

Info-football :La CAF lance sa Ligue des Nations et maintient la CAN tous les quatre ans.
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-02-13
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Patrice Motsepe, the president of the CAF, addressed concerns about the organization of the Africa Cup 2027.

CAN 2027, finale Maroc-Sénégal, CAN féminine 2026... les éclairages de Patrice Motsepe
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-13
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CAF President Patrice Motsepe has moved to quell speculation surrounding the hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON 2027 will not be postponed or moved from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-13
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Patrice Motsepe is the president of CAF and was present at the UEFA congress.

V Bruslju prvič doslej prekinili govor Čeferina
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-02-12
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Patrice Motsepe is the President of CAF and advocates for developing African football through safety and inclusivity.

LFA Concludes CAF W’shop to Safeguard Young Players | Sports
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-02-12
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The high-level CAF EXCO meeting is chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe.

Karia: Hosting Caf Exco boosts Tanzania’s 2027 Afcon readiness
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-11
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Wallace Karia

Patrice Motsepe announced in Rabat that the last edition of the CHAN would be the final one in the continent's history.

La CAN 2027 à l’ordre du jour de la réunion du comité exécutif de la CAF vendredi en Tanzanie
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-10
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Tarik Sektioui

Patrice Motsepe is the president of the CAF who expressed his determination to preserve the integrity of African football amidst the sanctions imposed after the CAN 2025 final.

Finale de la CAN 2025 : les sanctions secouent la CAF, Motsepe convoque le Comex
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-31
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Dr Patrice Motsepe is touted as the man to save the ANC, amid concerns about the party’s declining popularity and challenges facing the Cyril Ramaphosa administration.

Motsepe, the Crown Prince? – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
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Businessman Patrice Motsepe was among the names mentioned as possible presidential candidates.

Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
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Patrice Motsepe is the president of the African Football Confederation who stood alongside Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation.

Fifa und der Afrika-Cup: Was hinter dem umstrittenen Finale von Rabat steht - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-25
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Gianni Infantino

Patrice Motsepe is linked to a $195 million mining dispute involving Pula Graphite Partners Tanzania Limited.

Motsepe firms in $195m mining row – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-01-22
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Patrice Motsepe has been discussed as a potential leader for the ANC due to his experience with leadership positions.

Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-01-22
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Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), had earlier confirmed that winners of the 35th edition in Morocco would receive $10 million in prize money.

Senegalese players rewarded with cash and land after AFCON triumph
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-22
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Patrice Motsepe is the president of the CAF who announced the decision to cancel the CHAN.

La CAF supprime le CHAN et tue le rêve des footballeurs évoluant sur le continent africain
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-01-21
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Patrice Motsepe is the Caf President who symbolically handed the hosting flag to East Africa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

East Africa takes the baton as Afcon preps begin in earnest
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-20
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Patrice Motsepe is the president of the African Football Confederation (CAF).

Maroc : de la « meilleure CAN de l’histoire » au fiasco de la finale
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-01-19
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Patrice Motsepe presented the CAF flag to the co-hosting countries for the next edition of the tournament.

CAN 2025 : Diaz sacré meilleur buteur, Bounou meilleur gardien
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-19
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Patrice Motsepe is the president of the African Football Confederation who announced the prize money for the winner of the tournament.

Argent de la CAN 2025 : 6,5 milliards CFA pour le sacre, et le manque à gagner des Panthères | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-18
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Gianni Infantino
Gianni Infantino

Patrice Motsepe is the president of the CAF and emphasizes the importance of infrastructure development for football in Africa.

La CAN Maroc 2025, la meilleure de toutes les éditions (Motsepe)
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-17
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Patrice Motsepe is the president of the African Football Confederation (CAF) and is at the center of controversy regarding the change in the African Cup of Nations schedule.

موتسيبي.. الرجل الأقوى في أفريقيا يقترب من رئاسة الفيفا!
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-17
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