Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF), has made a daring name for African nations to extend funding in soccer — asserting that the continent’s younger expertise now calls for the worldwide stage.
Talking on the current CAF Awards ceremony, he urged these international locations set to signify Africa on the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 to showcase their potential and show that the time has come for the continent to compete on the highest stage.
Motsepe highlighted the historic breakthrough of Morocco nationwide soccer workforce, which reached the semi-finals on the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 — a milestone he stated ought to function a springboard, not a ceiling. “Morocco’s run confirmed what is feasible and now we should intention larger for 2026,” he stated.
The CAF president known as upon nationwide federations to channel assets into youth growth, infrastructure and training, stating that Africa’s subsequent era are prepared and succesful. He emphasised that the funding isn’t nearly cash — it’s about imaginative and prescient, dedication and enabling the continent’s boys to grasp their expertise on the world stage.
“Soccer unites Africa, lifts communities and builds futures,” Motsepe added. “The world is watching — the 2026 World Cup is our likelihood to indicate that Africa not solely belongs however can win.”
With Africa set to extend its presence at main tournaments, Motsepe’s message is obvious: cease treating youth and expertise as auxiliary, begin investing such as you imply enterprise — and produce outcomes that replicate the continent’s promise.
