CAN 2025: Patrice Motsepe on a mission to ease tensions in Senegal

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Senegal

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CAN 2025: Patrice Motsepe on a mission to ease tensions in Senegal

CAF president Patrice Motsepe arrived in Dakar on April 8, 2026, welcomed by Abdoulaye Fall and local football stakeholders. His visit aims to ease tensions surrounding the withdrawal of the CAN 2025 trophy, with a meeting scheduled with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Motsepe also plans to visit Morocco to continue his efforts to promote dialogue and fair play in African football.

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