Motsepe: The “TASS” decision will unite Africans... and the events of the “Cannes” final are dishonorable

Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, said that the upcoming decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the African Cup of Nations final crisis would unite the African football family and put an end to the controversy that accompanied this file.

Motsepe explained, during a press conference held today, Thursday, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on the sidelines of his visit to the Kingdom, that the Confederation of African Football is committed to respecting the decision of the “Tas” whatever it may be, stating that the ultimate goal remains preserving the unity of African football and enhancing the credibility of its institutions.

Speaking about the events that accompanied the African Cup of Nations final in Morocco, the CAF President acknowledged that what happened was “unacceptable and does not honor African football,” considering that such incidents harm the image of continental competitions and impose the necessity of reviewing a number of organizational aspects.

The spokesman pointed out that CAF has drawn lessons from this crisis and has begun taking practical measures to avoid its recurrence in the future, whether by introducing legal amendments or strengthening management mechanisms within African competitions.

Motsepe also highlighted that the next stage will witness deeper reforms, aiming to establish a more stringent and clear system, ensuring that competitions are organized in ideal conditions and enhancing the confidence of the various stakeholders in African football.

The same official added that the continent has great qualifications to develop its top game, and stressed that unifying African ranks remains the key to success in facing challenges and achieving global levels.