CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe with the new leadership of the African Club Association (ACA), during the launch of the organisation in Cairo, Egypt.

CAF President Drives Formation Of African Club Association

Last updated Dec 1, 2023

Responding to the need for a unified voice for professional football clubs across Africa, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has spearheaded the formation of the African Club Association (ACA), in Cairo, Egypt.

This landmark decision marks a significant step towards empowering clubs and ensuring their greater involvement in shaping the future of African football. The ACA inaugural meeting was chaired by Dr Motsepe.

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Previously, African clubs lacked a cohesive platform to advocate for their interests and participate in decision-making processes.

The ACA aims to address this by providing a structured forum for clubs to collaborate, share resources, and collectively represent their needs to CAF and other stakeholders.

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe (R) with the inaugural Chairman of the ACA, Hersi A. Said(L).

During the launch a new leadership of the organisation was formed, with Young Africans President, Hersi A. Said, elected as the inaugural Chairman of the ACA.

He will serve with two deputies: Jessica Motaung from Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa) and Nigeria’s Paul Bassey from Akwa United.

Full Board: African Club Association

UNAF Zone:

Khaled Abdelkader (Al Ahly, Egypt)

Taha Diay (Raja, Morocco)

WAFU A:

Rodney Edmond Michael (Mighty Blackpool FC, Sierra Leone)

Famakan Dembele (AS Real Bamako, Mali)

WAFU B

Ayibatin Wilfrido (AS Loto FC, Benin)

Paul Bassey (Akwa United, Nigeria)

CECAFA:

Hersi A. Said (Young Africans, Tanzania)

Hassan Ali Eissa (Al Hilal, Sudan)

COSAFA:

Jessica Motaung (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa)

Salamo Newboy Hei (African Stars, Namibia)

UNIFFAC

Ravel Mondjo Mbouloungou (CS de Bendje, Gabon)

Guy Kapya Kilongozi (AS Maniema Union, DR Congo).

Source CAF