CAF leader lauds African World Cup efforts

The African team achieved a record qualification rate of 90% to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, with 9 out of 10 participating teams qualifying—an unprecedented level. CAF President Patrice Motsepe praised the progress and improvement of African teams, noting that 40% of African teams reached the Round of 16 in both 2014 and 2022, after none qualified in 2018. He confirmed that CAF plans to organize a conference to analyze performance and enhance preparations for the 2030 edition, focusing on supporting youth and improving sports infrastructure. He also expressed confidence that one of the African teams will win the World Cup in the future.

Size: 120%Text Size

Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary

Display The Full Article