Power of Football brings Africa together, says CAF President Dr. Motsepe

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe has said Football is a big asset because it it’s power brings Africa together.

Dr. Motsepe said this on Monday night ahead of the official draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 draw conducted in Rabat, Morocco.

“We shall use the power of Football to show the rest of the World that African Football is growing. One example was during the World Cup in Qatar when an African team Morocco made history and reached the semi-finals,” added Dr. Motsepe.

Speaking at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat where the ceremony was taking place, the CAF President expressed his deepest gratitude to the Moroccan King Mohammed VI.

He said the biggest competition in Africa will be taking place in December in Morocco and it promises to be the best ever. “All of us are confident the AFCON in Morocco will be the most competitive and successful,” added Dr. Motsepe.

The CAF President also made it clear that that he was excited that 1.4 billion people watched the last AFCON in 2023. “This is an effort of all the 54 Member Associations and the different African governments,” he added.

 The TotatalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 which will bring together 24 teams will take place December 21, 2025 to January 18th, 2026.