Insiders at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have dismissed claims that confidence in president Patrice Motsepe’s leadership is declining amid reports of growing dissatisfaction among African football officials, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
The denial follows a report by The Guardian suggesting that some officials within African football are increasingly unhappy with Motsepe’s leadership. The report also linked former Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o and other influential figures to a possible contest to succeed the CAF president.
Motsepe assumed office in March 2021 and has confirmed that he will not seek a third term when his current tenure ends in 2029.
Despite the reported discontent, CAF insiders maintain that there has been no significant decline in confidence in the South African businessman’s leadership of African football’s governing body.
The question of succession is expected to attract greater attention as Motsepe’s tenure draws to a close, with speculation likely to grow over potential candidates for the organisation’s top position.
However, claims of widespread dissatisfaction remain disputed, with CAF insiders rejecting suggestions that Motsepe has lost the confidence of African football stakeholders.
The identities of any prospective candidates and the extent of support for them have not been independently established.
