US EditionCAF’s Motsepe Welcomes Corruption Probe After Senegal Dispute
Motsepe said CAF would cooperate fully with any corruption inquiry after Senegal was stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
- On Wednesday, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe welcomed corruption investigations following a meeting with the Senegalese Football Federation in Dakar.
- Senegal's government demanded a corruption investigation last month after the CAF Appeal Board stripped the nation of its 2025 Africa Cup title, awarding the trophy to Morocco following the January 18 final in Rabat.
- Motsepe met with Senegal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Wednesday to urge unity among the 54 nations in Africa, denying suggestions that Morocco received preferential treatment during the appeals process.
- The dispute between Senegal and Morocco is currently before the Court of Arbitration for Sport; Motsepe declined further comment, stating he has an obligation to respect the legal process.
- Motsepe emphasized institutional reform, stating, "That's the best gift we can give football in Africa. Not just talking about corruption, but intervene, put the necessary laws in place and implement them.
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During his visit to the country of the Lions of Teranga who were withdrawn their title as African champion by the appeal jury of the African Football Confederation (CAF) on 17 March, his president sought to calm the game on Wednesday, 8 April. Expressing concern about the fate of the 18 Senegalese supporters still imprisoned in Morocco after the explosive final of 18 January, Patrice Motsepe was also open to any form of investigation on suspicio…
CAF’s Motsepe welcomes corruption probe after Senegal dispute
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Wednesday he would welcome a corruption investigation, adding the body had nothing to hide after meeting Senegalese officials in Dakar. Senegal last month called for a probe after CAF stripped it of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco.
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CAF president Motsepe calls for unity after AFCON final fracas
April 8 - Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe would welcome an investigation into corruption at the organisation, saying they have nothing to hide following a meeting with Senegalese officials in Dakar on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe urges Africans to stay confident despite AFCON controversy
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has called on Africans to remain confident in the continent's progress despite ongoing challenges in football administration, particularly those surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.Speaking at a press briefing in Dakar on Wednesday following an engagement with Senegal officials, Motsepe expressed satisfaction with the strides made so far but cautioned again…
If anyone wants to initiate legal proceedings with allegations of corruption, they should be welcome, says CAF president.
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