The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced that it will implement changes and improvements to its statues and regulations that will strengthen the trust and confidence in the Referees, VAR Operators and Judicial Bodies.
CAF said the changes will also ensure that the incidences that took place during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations do not happen again.
“CAF is currently implementing far-reaching changes and improvements to the CAF Statutes and Regulations, which will strengthen the trust and confidence in CAF Referees, VAR Operators, Match Commissioners and in the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board,” President Patrice Motsepe said.
“These changes and improvements to the CAF Statutes and Regulations will also ensure that the unacceptable incidences that took place at the AFCON 2025 final do not happen again.
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“CAF has taken extensive legal advice from top African and international Football lawyers and experts, to ensure that the CAF Statutes and Regulations adhere to and implement global Football best practices, on and off the field.
“This is important for the respect, integrity and credibility of African Referees, VAR Operators and the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board. CAF is working with FIFA for the ongoing training of African Referees, VAR Operators and Match Commissioners so that they are as good as the best in the world.
“We must also professionalise African Referees and VAR Operators and pay them well. CAF has made significant progress over the past 5 years in implementing governance, ethics, transparency and managerial best practices.
“Our commitment to zero tolerance for corruption and improper behaviour has been recognised and rewarded by the numerous sponsors and partners that we have gained.”
By Adeboye Amosu
