Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe says he would “encourage” an investigation into corruption at the organisation.
Senegal’s government last month demanded such scrutiny after the national side was stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title by a Confederation of African Football (Caf) appeals board, with the trophy awarded to final opponents Morocco.
The West Africans are waiting on the outcome of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).
Motsepe visited Senegal on Wednesday, meeting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and leading officials from the country’s football federation.
“I welcome any investigation [into corruption at Caf], whether it is by a government or an authority or anybody,” Motsepe said at a news conference in Dakar.
“Because any corruption in Caf we want to know about it and we will take action ourselves, immediately.
“We have a duty to our people in Africa. If any government or institution [wants to], please go ahead, conduct the investigation.
“We will give you all the co-operation. In fact, I encourage you.”
