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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong> <\/span>The President of Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has announced the start of a comprehensive overhaul of refereeing standards across the continent.<\/p>\n

The move comes in response to widespread criticism of officiating, particularly after several disputed calls during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.<\/p>\n

The controversies sparked renewed pressure on CAF to address inconsistencies and restore confidence in match officiating.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a visit to Senegal on Wednesday, Motsepe confirmed that reforms are already underway, stressing the importance of bringing African refereeing in line with global standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ambition is also to support referees in their decision-making, ensuring they meet the demands of modern football,\u201d Motsepe stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reforms initiated will help to resolve existing difficulties.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are convinced that these reforms will allow African football to regain its full competitiveness on a global scale.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe advocate zero tolerance for corruption, so that the 54 African nations can operate in a healthy and fair environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

CAF\u2019s reform programme is set to prioritise better training for match officials, wider adoption of modern technology, and stronger monitoring systems.<\/p>\n

The initiative is aimed at rebuilding trust and ensuring more consistent, transparent officiating across all competitions on the continent.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Mauritius<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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