South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe on Friday in Rabat, Morocco emerged as the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Motsepe was elected without the need for a vote after a deal brokered by FIFA saw his three challengers withdraw, leaving him as the sole candidate.
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The 59-year-old Motsepe who owns Mamelodi Sundowns FC of South Africa was confirmed by acclamation at the CAF’s 43rd General Assembly meeting.
He is also a mining mogul and brother-in-law to South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa.
He replaces Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar who is currently serving a reduced two-year ban for financial misconduct.
