CAF President Praises African Teams' Performance: "Everything is now bearing fruit"

Pulse Sports Team 21:22 - 28 June 2026

Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, lauded the fact that nine out of ten CAF teams advanced from the group stage to the knockout phase at the 2026 World Cup. He believes the fruits of hard work are now being reaped.

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Out of ten African participants in the tournament, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco, Ivory Coast, and Senegal advanced to the top 32. Only Tunisia failed to progress.

“Investment in youth football, coaches, professional leagues, and infrastructure across all 54 CAF members is now bearing fruit. The emphasis on competent management, financial transparency, and proven audit practices has attracted new sponsors, contributing to the growth of African football.

I can only congratulate all the qualifying nations. I believe Africa will continue to be proud of them,” stated the South African head of the African football governing body, according to AFP.