The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe together with the University of Cape Town (“UCT”) Leadership launched the CAF Football Management Executive Programme for CAF Member Associations General Secretaries on Monday night.
Dr Motsepe has underscored the importance of education in driving a culture of excellence amongst Football Administrators.
About 28 African countries were represented in the launch phase of the English-speaking leg of the CAF Football Management Executive Programme.
The launch marks the first phase of the roll-out of the programme that will also be extended to French-speaking part of Africa in the near future.
The CAF Football Management Executive Programme is one of the flagship education progammes initiated by CAF in partnership with leading Universities to train and upskill African Football Administrators including CAF Member Associations General Secretaries.
University of Cape Town Leadership attended the launch including Vice Chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, Council Chair, Advocate Norman Arendse and Chancellor, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe.
Vice Chancellor Professor Moshabela thanked President Motsepe for his visionary leadership.
“When I was reflecting on this agreement with CAF – on this programme, I knew that the CAF Leadership was serious about the future of Football in Africa. This means that CAF leadership is not just thinking about today, but about the tomorrow and the quality of the leaders,” Professor Moshabela said.
The programme includes a mix of online as well as on-site modules that will be held at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business. The key objectives of the programme will include the following:
- Enhancing the skills and expertise of African football stakeholders.
- Building the capacity of role-players within CAF’s 54 member associations.
- Driving innovation and encouraging football executives to expand their strategic acumen and strengthen their leadership capabilities.
- Contributing to the advancement and sustainability of African football.