When he visited Nairobi last month, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe failed to give a clue, let alone reveal whether he was interested in defending his seat.Journalists, who attended the CAF press briefing, worked overtime to get Motsepe’s word on his bid for a second term at the helm of the continental body.The South African businessman, however, remained coy and carefully chose his words, leaving the pressmen without a clear answer.##NAJAVA_MECA_8445525##However, it is no longer a secret that, Motsepe will be defending his seat in the March 2025 polls, as his bid has formally been communicated by the body.According to information from CAF, Motsepe made up his mind following requests from member associations and other key stakeholders.“Following requests from numerous CAF Member Association Presidents, Zonal Union Presidents, and key stakeholders, the CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has finally agreed to stand as a candidate at the CAF Presidential Elections scheduled for March 2025,” said a statement from CAF.CAF boss coy on second term as presidentMotsepe was as elected president unopposed in 2021 by member associations in the 43rd CAF General Assembly in Rabat, Morocco.He succeeded the Malagasy-born Ahmad Ahmad, who spent 4 years in that same position (2017-2021).
