CAF Issues Stern Warning To NFF Officials, Other Member Associations

CAF Issues Stern Warning To NFF Officials, Other Member Associations

Sampson Adedeji

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a strong warning to officials of its member federations, including the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), against the mismanagement or misappropriation of funds designated for football development, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe, speaking in Johannesburg amid ongoing financial controversy within the South African Football Association (SAFA), emphasized the organization's commitment to eradicating corruption from African football.

 “As the President of CAF, I must first respect the disciplinary structures within the organization — including our Disciplinary Board and Appeals Committee — as well as FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS),” Motsepe stated.

He also underscored the importance of honoring the legal frameworks of individual African nations: “Clean governance is critical. In several countries, I’ve seen FA presidents imprisoned. My message is clear — bring them before a court and let the legal system decide their fate. Justice must be transparent and fair.”

Motsepe reiterated that football must be seen as a public asset.

 “It belongs to the people and to the nation,” he said.

“We must always be willing to make significant sacrifices for its growth. I’m closely observing every country — accountability is non-negotiable.”