CAF president says World Cup feels incomplete without Nigeria, Cameroon
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, has expressed that the absence of Nigeria and Cameroon makes the FIFA World Cup feel incomplete. He shared these thoughts during a global press conference in Johannesburg, highlighting the impact of both nations on African football. Motsepe praised the talent and unity within Nigerian football, despite recent setbacks in World Cup qualification. He also emphasized the significance of Nigeria in CAF’s future plans.
Match highlights
- Patrice Motsepe stated that the World Cup is incomplete without Nigeria and Cameroon.
- Nigeria’s Super Eagles missed out on World Cup qualification for the second time in a row, after also missing the 2022 edition.
- The Nigeria Football Federation’s appeal over Democratic Republic of Congo’s player eligibility was dismissed.
- Motsepe praised the unifying power of the Super Eagles and Nigeria’s football talent.
- He announced that CAF’s ordinary general assembly would be held in Abuja in November.
