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Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk
With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands
TL;DR
- Caf president Patrice Motsepe faces significant challenges due to the Afcon trophy dispute and the Wafcon postponement.
- The decision to strip Senegal of the Afcon trophy and award it to Morocco is being contested at the court of arbitration for sport (Cas).
- There are calls for an urgent overhaul of Caf's judicial bodies to ensure independence and credibility.
- The presence of Moez Nasri, president of the Tunisian Football Federation, on the appeal board that made the Afcon decision is criticized as a conflict of interest.
- The postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) has also added to the criticism of Caf's management.
- Motsepe acknowledges the need to account for issues and shortcomings within Caf.
- Senegal has defiantly displayed the Afcon trophy, signaling their refusal to concede it to Morocco.
- Motsepe's legacy will be determined by how he handles these governance challenges.