The Billion-Dollar Dream: Inside African Football's Power Play for Global Supremacy and 53% Revenue Growth

The Billion-Dollar Dream: Inside African Football's Power Play for Global Supremacy and 53% Revenue Growth

The 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, detailing the proceedings of the meeting held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The assembly involved multiple addresses, including welcoming remarks from the Vice President of the Congolese Football Federation Normalization Committee and the Prime Minister of the DRC, as well as speeches from CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who shared a personal anecdote connecting him to the DRC. Key procedural items included confirming the quorum and statutory compliance, approving previous assembly minutes, presenting the activity report, auditor statements, and the budget for 2025–2026, and discussing the growth and future investments in African football, particularly for youth and women's competitions, alongside showcasing promotional videos for upcoming tournaments like the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Financial reporting highlighted a significant increase in revenues and the allocation of funds for member associations and clubs, demonstrating a focus on improving the commercial viability and governance of African football.