CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to Lead Strategy Conference in Cape Verde

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced that Cape Verde will host the CAF Strategy Conference from 7 to 9 October 2026 in Santa Maria, Sal Island. This conference, convened under the leadership of CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, will gather the Presidents of CAF’s 54 Member Associations, Zonal Union Presidents, CAF Executive Committee members, National Team coaches, and international football experts.

The event will focus on two main areas: enhancing football development and sustainability across Africa, and analyzing the performances of Africa’s 10 representatives in the FIFA World Cup 2026 to prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2030. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is expected to attend, along with coaches from the African Women’s National Teams qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and coaches of African Under-17 teams participating in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

The conference aims to connect lessons from international competition with player development and coaching strategies for African teams.