Motsepe Foundation founder Patrice Motsepe speaks onstage during Global Citizen Presents Global Goal Live. Motsepe is running for CAF president.
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Ahmad Ahmad, president of the Confederation of African Football, was considered a shoo-in for a second term. But the entry of South Africa's Patrice Motsepe has brought new dynamics to the race.
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The Algerian regime has long understood how to mobilise the national football team's victories for a political agenda.
Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Dean Furman of South Africa during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
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FIFA’s six-month receivership in Africa has left a mark on African football.
Confederation of African Football president Ahmad Ahmad attends a press conference in Cairo ahead of the 2019 Cup of Nations.
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Leadership is a major constraint to the development of Africa's most popular sport.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring a goal during the Afcon qualifying match between Egypt and Tunisia, 16 November 2018.
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Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.
Cameroonian legend Roger Milla (C) in action against England in the 1990 World Cup.
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Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
South Sudanese children playing football in the capital Juba.
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Today in South Sudan's political climate, footballing success may wield more symbolic importance than anything else.