By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is holding its first-ever CAF IMPACT Programme Strategic Roundtable Workshop, running from August 24 to 29. The event is currently taking place on the sidelines of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, hosted in Kampala, Uganda, and Nairobi, Kenya.
According to CAFThe CAF IMPACT Programme is a key initiative designed to improve the transparency and accountability of how CAF’s development funds are used. Its goal is to support Member Associations and ensure the sustainable growth of African football, making it more competitive on the global stage.
For the first time, all 54 presidents and general secretaries of CAF’s Member Associations will gather for a practical workshop. The sessions will focus on strengthening financial governance, promoting youth competitions, and driving impactful community outreach initiatives.
CAF says the workshop will be divided into three groups and will offer hands-on guidance on the program’s objectives. It will cover the rights and duties of Member Associations, financial reporting, and safeguards to prevent any misuse of funds.
Sarah Mukuna, CAF Director of Member Associations, stressed the significance of the event, stating, “This CAF IMPACT workshop is the first of its kind, bringing presidents and their administrative teams together to work practically on strengthening governance and impact. It reflects CAF’s commitment to equipping our leaders with the tools to make African football globally competitive and self-sustaining.”
The workshop aims to strengthen collaboration among CAF’s 54 Member Associations, improve financial governance, and highlight a shared commitment to advancing African football worldwide.
