Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa appointed as CAF first vice-president

Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa appointed as CAF first vice-president

Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa was elected first vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at an executive committee meeting in Accra on Saturday. His selection will be widely welcomed in the continent as the 54-year-old boasts a successful record in Morocco, especially in creating football infrastructure. Born in the eastern city of Berkane, close to the border with Algeria, he is also a member of the FIFA Council, the highest decisi…

CAF President Vows Action Against Match Violence In Africa

Dr. Patrice Motsepe   CAF PRESIDENT Dr. Patrice Motsepe has pledged to take firm action against the rise in violence and hooliganism at football matches across Africa. Speaking in Accra on Friday, Dr. Motsepe said CAF is deeply committed to making stadiums safe for all spectators. His comments come after a series of violent incidents, including a deadly tragedy in Guinea last December and a CAF Champions League clash in South Africa where over 5…

Kurt Okraku Appointed CAF Second Vice-President

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku   President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),  Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been appointed Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The decision was confirmed during CAF’s Executive Committee meeting held in Accra on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa was named First Vice-President, with Gabon’s Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, DR […] The post Kurt Okraku Appointed CAF Second Vi…

Kurt Okraku full of gratitude to John Mahama after CAF position

Kurt Okraku has expressed his gratitude after being appointed as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President received his confirmation on Saturday during a CAF press briefing held in Accra. In his announcement, CAF President Patrice Motsepe highlighted Okraku’s appointment, commending the Ghanaian official. Okraku is one of five newly appointed Vice Presidents, joining Fou…

CAF Appoints Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa as First Vice-President in Historic Move

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appointed Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa as its First Vice-President on April 25, 2025, during an executive committee meeting in Cairo, marking a significant milestone in African football governance.Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) since 2014, succeeds Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick, who stepped down after his term. The appointment, unanimously approved by CAF’s leadership, reflects L…