CAF EXCO endorses two-year World Cup after Rabat meeting

The Confederation of African Football has endorsed the proposal to have the FIFA World Cup every two years.

CAF’s Executive Committee, at a meeting held in Morocco on Friday, also called for the implementation of the recommendations of the final audit of CAF conducted by PwC.

“The Executive Committee gave its support to the project of a men’s and women’s World Cup every two years, which was formulated during the last FIFA Congress. The committee asked that FIFA be informed of this favorable reception,” read a media statement after the meeting.

“The Executive Committee was informed by the General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, of the conclusions of the final report of the audit launched by PwC in March 2021.

“Reaffirming its commitment to good governance, the Executive Committee gave its support to the General Secretary to quickly implement the PwC recommendations and to explore the legal consequence of the findings of this report.”

According to the statement, “the implementation of these recommendations will make CAF more attractive to its current and potential partners and sponsors, as its President Patrice Motsepe recalled in his 10-point program”.

The meeting also discussed the inspection reports on the preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

“It was also informed of the good progression of the work regarding the completion of stadiums under construction and other facilities. A final inspection visit in mid-August will assess the progress of the Olembe stadium and the possibility of organizing the next home match of the Cameroon national team in the September 2021 window.”

Meanwhile, the African football-governing body has announced the dates for the interclub competitions for the 2021/2022 season, which will kick off on 10th September. The draw for the preliminary rounds will be held by 15th August 2021 at the latest.

The bids to host the interclub finals will be opened on 20th November.

“The Executive Committee instructed the Interclub Competitions Committee to accelerate the feasibility study of the African Supranational League project.”