South African businessman Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), securing a second four-year term at the helm of African football’s governing body. His reappointment took place during CAF’s extraordinary general assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance.

Motsepe, a billionaire mining magnate, was first elected in 2021 by acclamation in Morocco, succeeding Malagasy Ahmad Ahmad, who had been suspended by FIFA over financial misconduct. Since taking office, Motsepe has been credited with stabilizing CAF’s finances and improving governance within the organization.

CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba praised Motsepe’s leadership, highlighting his role in transforming the organization’s financial health and credibility. “Patrice was a gift for African football. In 2021, CAF was a toxic body. He brought good governance to all levels of the organization,” Mosengo-Omba said ahead of the general assembly.