‘Stricter sanctions are coming!’ Motsepe warns: CAF is preparing to review the rules to protect the integrity of African football

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has revealed that radical changes are coming as the governing body moves to strengthen its statutes and enforce stricter regulations across all African football competitions.

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During an official visit to Rabat, Morocco, where he met with Fawzi Lekjaâ, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Motsepe emphasized that CAF is determined to raise standards and protect the integrity of the game.

“We are working to improve our regulations,” he said, signaling a clear intention to strengthen governance.

The move comes at a time when CAF has faced scrutiny over disciplinary decisions and governance issues, with several high-profile cases, including ongoing disputes at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, putting the spotlight on the organisation’s processes.

Motsepe made it clear that while the CAF remains committed to respecting due process, it is also focused on ensuring that future cases are handled with greater clarity and firmness.

“We will enforce our rules,” he stressed.

A key part of the proposed reforms will be the introduction of tougher penalties for violations, aimed at deterring misconduct and ensuring compliance in all competitions.

“The sanctions will be stricter,” he warned.

For Motsepe, the goal is not just punishment, but prevention, creating a system where rules are respected and enforced consistently.

He believes that stricter rules will improve the credibility of African football, both on the continent and globally.

“It’s about protecting our reputation,” he implied.

As CAF continues to push for reforms, the focus will be on implementation and impact.

For players, officials and fans, the expectation is that these changes will lead to a more transparent and accountable system.

Because in football integrity is everything.

And as Motsepe insists, the CAF is determined to safeguard it.