The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has partnered with the European Commission to support several major football tournaments in Africa. The partnership, signed by CAF President Patrice Motsepe and European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela, aims to promote African football development and strengthen ties between Africa and Europe.

Highlights of the Partnership

• Tournaments: The European Union will sponsor the African Schools Football Championship, the 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
• Investment: The partnership is part of the Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package, which commits the EU to investing at least €150 billion in Africa by 2027.
• Focus Areas: The investment will also focus on energy transition and healthcare in Africa.

Words from the Leaders

• Patrice Motsepe: “Our partnership reflects our shared commitment to developing African football and strengthening relationships between our continents.”
• Jozef Síkela: “By partnering with CAF, we’re making Europe’s partnership with Africa more visible and relevant, especially for young people.”

This partnership marks a significant milestone in the relationship between Africa and Europe, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the first EU-African Union summit in Cairo.