The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold a meeting on Friday, February 16, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This gathering, called by President Patrice Motsepe, will address several major issues related to the evolution and governance of African football.
Review of the Disciplinary Code and Refereeing
One of the key agenda items is the review of CAF’s disciplinary code. This initiative comes after incidents during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where some teams left the pitch before the final whistle. The continental body aims to strengthen its disciplinary measures to prevent such behavior in the future.
The issue of refereeing will also be central to discussions, particularly the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Ongoing criticism regarding the quality of refereeing decisions in continental competitions has highlighted the need to improve this system. Solutions will be explored to ensure greater fairness and transparency.
Future of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
The executive committee will also look into the future of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026. Rumors suggest a possible withdrawal of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation from hosting the tournament, a situation that could jeopardize the competition. This issue is crucial for the development of women’s football in Africa.
Patrice Motsepe has chosen to keep the agenda open, allowing committee members to raise other concerns. This approach could broaden discussions to various strategic issues in African football.
