Confederation of African Football (CAF)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football. Recent news highlights significant turmoil within the organization. The primary issue revolves around the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, initially won by Senegal but subsequently awarded to Morocco by CAF, leading to accusations of corruption from the Senegalese government. Senegal is appealing this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAF President Patrice Motsepe has visited both Senegal and Morocco amidst the fallout and has pledged to respect the CAS decision. The controversy has also led to the resignation of CAF's general secretary. Other issues include the disappearance of Eritrean players during an AFCON qualifying tie in South Africa and the jailing of Senegalese fans after the AFCON final. Despite the controversy, DR Congo recently qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, showcasing CAF's continued role in African football development and global representation.