South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe became the new President Confederation of African Football in Morocco, Friday.
Motsepe was confirmed as CAF President in Rabat, and will replace Ahmad Ahmad, who occupied the seat for the past three years.
The 59 year-old, who is the owner of South African PSL side Mamelodi Sundown, was elected unopposed after challenger Ahmad Ahmad became illegible to contest due to the ban slapped on him by FIFA back in November.
The Malagasy became the first CAF president to be banned by FIFA, with a five-year suspension for “governance issues”, reduced to two years after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Speaking after his election, Motsepe called for unity in African football, as he seeks to fix the troubled organisation.
“Africa needs collective wisdom, but also the exceptional talent and wisdom of every (national football association) president and every member nation.
“When we all work together, football in Africa will experience success and growth that it has not enjoyed in the past,” He said.
