An online petition calling for the dissolution of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has garnered significant attention in the wake of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The petition, hosted on Change.org, cites long-standing grievances with the continental governing body's management and transparency.
As of March 2026, the petition has collected over 50,000 signatures. It accuses CAF of financial mismanagement, poor organization of tournaments, and a lack of accountability to member associations and fans. The petition's creators argue that a complete structural overhaul is necessary for the development of African football.
CAF has not issued an official public response to the specific petition. The confederation, under President Patrice Motsepe, has previously outlined reform agendas focusing on governance and increasing revenue. The 2025 AFCON was hosted by Morocco and concluded with the final match on February 8, 2026.
Analysts note that while such petitions reflect fan and stakeholder frustration, they carry no legal authority to force CAF's dissolution. Any fundamental change to the organization would require action from its member associations through CAF's own statutes and in conjunction with global governing body FIFA.
