By The 54 Member Associations of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have wrapped up a productive second day at the CAF Strategy Conference in Sal, Santa Maria, Cabo Verde, under the leadership of CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe.
The high-profile gathering kicked off its opening session with remarks from Cabo Verde Head of State Dr Janira Hopffer Almada and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The core mission driving the conference is to elevate football across all 54 Member Associations to world-class, self-sustaining levels while ensuring CAF competitions remain globally competitive.
Financial Growth and Global Competitiveness
Over recent years, CAF has significantly boosted its investment in football development, injecting hundreds of millions of US dollars into Member Associations. Key financial and operational milestones include:
- Increased annual subventions dedicated to CAF Member Associations.
- Increased annual subventions directed to CAF Zonal Unions.
- Consistent attraction and finalization of new sponsorship and partnership agreements.
- Mutually beneficial agreements secured with television and other broadcast networks.
- Continuous enhancements to the quality of television and broadcasting products.
Star-Studded Line-up for Day Three
Attention now turns to the final day of the conference on Friday, 9 October 2026, scheduled to kick off at 09h00 local time (10h00 GMT / 13h00 Cairo time).
Day Three promises high-level tactical insights with a panel discussion featuring FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger will be joined by elite managers who engineered the success of Africa’s national teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Cabo Verde’s Bubista, Egypt’s Hossam Hassan, and DR Congo’s Sébastien Desabre.
As discussions continue on the island of Sal, the roadmap for African football’s financial independence and international dominance remains sharper than ever.
