CAF makes major move involving Champions League and Confederation Cup clubs

The continent's leading clubs are expected

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CAF makes major move involving Champions League and Confederation Cup clubs

CAF president Patrice Motsepe is bringing club leaders into the conversation about the future of African football, with Abuja set to host an important gathering later this month.

CAF invites club leaders to Abuja

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has invited the presidents and chairpersons of all clubs competing in the 2026/27 Champions League and Confederation Cup to its congress in Abuja on November 21.

According to football journalist Micky Jnr, representatives are expected to arrive in Nigeria from November 19 for a series of engagements.

🚨 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐄! 👀 CAF, under the leadership of Patrice Motsepe, will invite the presidents and chairmen of all clubs participating in the 2026/27 Champions League and Confederation Cup to the 2026 CAF Congress in Abuja, Nigeria, on November 21. The club leaders are expected to arrive in Abuja from November 19 for a series of important engagements, including high-level meetings and a football match. This is an important step towards strengthening relationships between CAF and the clubs that are at the heart of African football. It creates an opportunity for club leaders to share their experiences, raise concerns, contribute ideas and participate in discussions about the future of African club football. More importantly, it sends a strong message that the development of African football requires everyone to have a voice, not just the governing bodies. Bringing the clubs closer to the decision-making process and giving them a seat at the table is a positive approach to building a stronger football ecosystem. African football needs collective leadership, consultation and unity. Everyone has a role to play. #AfricanFootball #CAFCLwithMicky #CAFCCwithMicky
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) November 10, 2026

Meetings and football match planned

The programme will include high-level meetings and a football match, allowing club leaders to engage directly with CAF officials.

The gathering is also expected to allow representatives to share experiences, raise concerns and contribute ideas on the development of African club football.

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