An African legend and two Arabs: four potential candidates to succeed Motsepe as CAF president
Several candidates are emerging to succeed Patrice Motsepe as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following internal dissatisfaction with his leadership. Potential successors include Samuel Eto'o and other regional federation heads.
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Leadership changes at CAF significantly impact the governance and future development of football across the African continent.
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A press report on Tuesday named the potential candidates lining up to contest the Confederation of African Football (CAF) elections, specifically for the presidency.
Patrice Motsepe's grip on the CAF presidency has loosened since the change to the Africa Cup of Nations format.
Many African leaders have lost confidence in the South African official, according to " The Guardian ", after the surprise announcement of a return to a biennial tournament just ten months on from the decision to switch to a four-year cycle.
Confirmation of that change is expected next November in Abidjan.
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