By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting knowledge, developing capacity, and strengthening the administrative skills of African football stakeholders.
The MoU was signed on May 8 in Cairo, Egypt, by CAF Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba and UCT Council Vice-Chancellor Professor Dayanand Reddy.
The MoU marks a new era in African football, prioritizing education and skills development for administrators managing member associations.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Mosengo-Omba hailed UCT as a leading global center of learning and expressed CAF’s pride in partnering with such a prestigious institution.
“The agreement reflects CAF’s transformation into one of Africa’s best learning organizations,” Mosengo-Omba said.
He emphasized that the agreement aligns with CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe’s three-year-old pledge to enhance efficiency and professionalism in African football.
“We believe this collaboration will not only train future football leaders but also consolidate the skills and capacity of current role players, thereby fostering the African football landscape,” he added.
Advocate Norman Arendse, UCT Council Chair, stated, “UCT is absolutely delighted to partner with CAF on this critically important project to train and develop African football’s current and future leaders. UCT shares CAF’s vision of developing and sustaining a truly world-class organization built on excellence.”
Prof. Reddy remarked, “The partnership with CAF further underscores UCT’s commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening capacity and unleashing leadership potential on our continent. We are proud to join hands with CAF in this exciting venture.”
The programs will include a blend of online and on-site modules delivered at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business. The program’s key objectives include: Enhancing the skills and expertise of African football stakeholders, building the capacity of role-players within CAF’s 54 member associations, driving innovation and encouraging football executives to develop their strategic acumen and leadership capabilities and contributing to the advancement and sustainability of African football
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