South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected as CAF’s president.
Motsepe, Africa’s ninth richest personality, was unopposed in his bid to extend his reign as the leader of African football.
The South African’s re-election was confirmed at the CAF 14th extraordinary general assembly on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt.
He will lead CAF for another four years.
Motsepe was first elected into the position in 2021, becoming the first English-speaking president of the continental football body.
He replaced Ahmad Ahmad, who FIFA suspended over financial misappropriation in November 2020.
Under Motsepe’s leadership, the prize money of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) increased by over 40 percent to $7 million.
The prize money for the CAF men’s and women’s Champions Leagues was also increased.
Motsepe also oversaw the establishment of the African Football League (ASL), which was initially touted to have an operating budget of $100 million and 24 teams.
However, the number of teams was reduced to eight and Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa won the first-ever edition in 2023.