Eto'o claims the presidency of the CAF

According to two independent sources, Afrik-Foot and Foot Mercato, Motsepe has weakened his position following the announcement of the return of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) every two years. This controversial decision could lead to a further loss of confidence in his leadership.

Eto’o does not hide his ambitions to succeed Motsepe, despite the current support from the South African president. He believes that the situation presents an opportunity for him to take over as head of CAF.

Potential Rivals and Supporters

Gianni Infantino, head of FIFA, could play a crucial role in this transition. His relationship with Motsepe has recently been discussed by Afrik-Foot, which mentions the incident involving Somali referee Omar Artan.

Several African football federation presidents could support Eto'o's candidacy. However, the specific details about their positions remain unclear.