Confederation of African Football

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football. Recent news highlights several controversies surrounding CAF and its flagship tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco is marred by Senegal's coach defending his team's walk-off in protest of a penalty decision, leading to an investigation. Furthermore, Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has been suspended for alleged misconduct during Cameroon's AFCON exit, demonstrating internal disciplinary issues within CAF's member associations. Adding to the turmoil, CAF President Patrice Motsepe's proposal to move AFCON from a two-year to a four-year cycle has sparked debate about the power dynamics influencing African football and the potential impact on the sport's development across the continent. These events underscore CAF's crucial role and the challenges it faces in governing African football.