Patrice Motsepe déclaré : «La CAN se tiendra en janvier et février 2024»

aujourdhui Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:48:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe assuré ( about Alassane Ouattara ) : «Je suis très fier des infrastructures de classe mondiale, du soutien du président Alassane Ouattara, du Premier ministre, du gouvernement et de tous les gens du football en Côte d’Ivoire. Cette compétition sera très spéciale»

aujourdhui Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:48:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We will be engaging with stakeholders over the next few weeks to discuss the mechanics of the tournament and will release further details shortly. A significant amount of the money from the CAF Super League will be invested back into African football and part of the process involves giving $1 million every year to every one of CAF’s 54 Member Associations, as a contribution to football and youth development. We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

times-co-sz Tuesday, July 5, 2022 9:54:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The decision has now been taken to implement the CAF Super League. It will start in August 2023 and we will launch it during CAF’s 44th Ordinary Assembly in Tanzania on August 10. We have been inundated with investors and sponsors, who are anxious to partner with us on the CAF Super League. It has huge potential to significantly uplift African football and to make it even more powerful,”

times-co-sz Tuesday, July 5, 2022 9:54:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The decision has now been taken to implement the CAF Super League. It will start in August 2023 and we will launch it during CAF’s 44th ordinary assembly in Tanzania on August 10. We have been inundated with investors and sponsors, who are anxious to partner with us on the CAF Super League. It has huge potential to significantly uplift African football and to make it even more powerful,”

guardian-ng Tuesday, July 5, 2022 6:53:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “A significant amount of the money from the CAF Super League will be invested back into African football and part of the process involves giving $1 million every year to every one of CAF’s 54 member associations as a contribution to football and youth development. We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

guardian-ng Tuesday, July 5, 2022 6:53:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

herald Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:08:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I am happy and impressed with the infrastructure put in place by Ivory Coast in readiness for the tournament and I am sure they will host a very good tournament,” “It is after deliberations we came into the decision, we have partners and even though we make decisions, it is out of respect that we take the advice we are getting that we cannot take a risk [to host the tournament] and so that is why we have made the necessary announcement today,”

ChimpsReport Monday, July 4, 2022 11:21:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations AFCON Cote d'Ivoire will now be held in January-February of 2024"

chroniclelive Monday, July 4, 2022 11:16:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We will be engaging with stakeholders over the next few weeks to discuss the mechanics of the tournament and will release further details shortly,”

businessday Monday, July 4, 2022 6:44:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "We took a lot of advice and we decided we cannot take a risk. We don’t want to run the risk that our top competition is going to be washed out. January is not the best time because the European clubs do not want to release their players but we have no choice"

leicestermercury Monday, July 4, 2022 2:23:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “We have been inundated with investors and sponsors, who are anxious to partner with us on the CAF Super League,”

eagletribune Monday, July 4, 2022 1:48:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “It is not good for African football to play a tournament that can be washed out, it is not good for Africa and the continent at large and so we have to postpone it. I am happy and impressed with the infrastructure put in place by Ivory Coast in readiness for the tournament and I am sure they will host a very good tournament,”

independent-UG Monday, July 4, 2022 11:27:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “It will start in August 2023 and we will launch it during CAF’s 44th Ordinary Assembly in Tanzania on Aug. 10,”

premiumtimesng Monday, July 4, 2022 10:33:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

premiumtimesng Monday, July 4, 2022 10:33:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : "We will be engaging with stakeholders over the next few weeks to discuss the mechanics of the tournament and will release further details shortly. "

news24 Monday, July 4, 2022 10:26:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “January is not the ideal time because of the European clubs, but it is the only choice we have,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, July 4, 2022 7:10:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “January is not the ideal time because of the European clubs, but it is the only choice we have,”

thisdayonline Monday, July 4, 2022 5:22:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe disse : "Não queremos correr o risco de ter uma competição com muita chuva. Não seria bom para o futebol africano e sua imagem"

opovo Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:55:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "On ne veut pas prendre le risque d'avoir une compétition sous le déluge. Ca ne serait pas bon pour le football africain et son image"

challenges Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:10:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "La CAN se tiendra en janvier et février 2024"

afp-fr Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:04:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe assuré ( about Alassane Ouattara ) : "Je suis très fier des infrastructures de classe mondiale, du soutien du président Alassane Ouattara, du Premier ministre, du gouvernement et de tout les gens du football en Côte d'Ivoire. Cette compétition sera très spéciale"

afp-fr Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:04:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “January is not the ideal time because of the European clubs, but it is the only choice we have,”

3NewsGhana Sunday, July 3, 2022 6:15:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I love Pitso and I will always love Pitso, He has a special place in my heart. I wish he could coach Bafana Bafana and I will get the Motsepe foundation to subsidize his salary. I think he’s quality and quality shouldn’t come cheap,”

citizen Monday, June 27, 2022 2:51:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe affirmé : «Une finale à deux manches, qui comprend des matchs aller et retour, garantira l'équité pour les concurrents»

lesoirdalgerie Monday, June 27, 2022 1:38:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Commission ) : "The Zondo Commission is critically important. U cannot be party to the commission of crime or corruption and get away with it,"

news24 Saturday, June 25, 2022 1:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe wrote : “I was hoping to see you in Namibia so that I could personally express my gratitude to you,”

herald Thursday, June 2, 2022 11:34:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We have supported and will continue to support having the Fifa World Cup every two years and the reason why is very simple,”

thestarkenya Monday, May 16, 2022 12:05:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We have supported and will continue to support having the FIFA World Cup every two years and the reason why is very simple,”

wsau Saturday, May 14, 2022 9:08:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “It is my duty to ensure that Botswana football grows,”

herald Wednesday, May 4, 2022 3:47:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Elon Musk ) : “I’m not saying [entrepreneurs] must be cocky and arrogant . . . but I think [Musk] believed so much in what he was doing . . . he succeeded,”

news-yahoo Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:13:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe disse : "O melhor investimento que podemos fazer para garantir que o futebol africano esteja entre os melhores do mundo é apoiar o futebol nas escolas"

record Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:12:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The emergency from our side is to start releasing those funds as quickly as possible so that tomorrow, or the day after, many of our people who are in this hall and other parts o the province can really start accessing those funds to improve their living conditions and try and find their feet to start dealing with the pain,”

citizen Wednesday, April 20, 2022 6:00:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The emergency from our side is to start releasing those funds as quickly as possible so that tomorrow, or the day after, many of our people who are in this hall and other parts o the province can really start accessing those funds to improve their living conditions and try and find their feet to start dealing with the pain,”

citizen Saturday, April 16, 2022 8:50:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "Our people are suffering. We really want the 30 million to be spent as matter of urgency,"

RTERadio Saturday, April 16, 2022 6:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We are confident that the Afcon you will organise here will be the best,” “We are reassured by the different infrastructure that you have put in place to host this competition. I am satisfied with the progress made, even if there are still some problems to sort out”

3NewsGhana Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12:35:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We’ve identified areas where we can improve and will improve,”

3NewsGhana Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12:35:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Nous sommes rassurés par les infrastructures que vous avez mis en place pour accueillir cette CAN"

abidjan Tuesday, April 5, 2022 2:51:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Je dois rencontrer les parties prenantes des élections. Il n'y aura pas de perdant. Le football de ce pays mérite l'unité"

AfricaNews-French Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:07:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe précisé : "Il reste quelques problèmes encore à régler"

france24 Monday, April 4, 2022 11:01:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "We are confident that the AFCON you will organise here will be the best,"

afp-en Monday, April 4, 2022 8:22:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Je dois rencontrer les parties prenantes des élections. Il n'y aura pas de perdant. Le football de ce pays mérite l'unité"

afp-fr Monday, April 4, 2022 7:08:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “It’s a mine that hasn’t been operational but it’s an exciting opportunity and we’re committed to growing Bokoni in the medium term”

miningweekly Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:30:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "We will grow the PGMs but side-by-side with that, we will also grow the iron-ore and manganese. Over time the plan is that the iron-ore and manganese should continue to be a strategic part of ARM’s long-term future, but the PGMs will grow significantly in terms of our plans and specifically the Bokoni transaction, so that we can get the full benefits of being a diversified mining company,"

miningweekly Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:30:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “It’s a mine that hasn’t been operational but it’s an exciting opportunity and we’re committed to growing Bokoni in the medium term”

miningweekly Friday, March 25, 2022 11:29:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe declared : “The CAF family is deeply hurt. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the families, friends and relatives of the people who lost their lives yesterday,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, February 28, 2022 4:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : “You need the private sector, the sponsors, and they have to make commercial decisions,”

herald Monday, February 7, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : “You need the private sector, the sponsors, and they have to make commercial decisions,”

thestarkenya Monday, February 7, 2022 1:29:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “And it was closed for inexplicable reasons. If that gate was opened, as it was supposed to, we would not have had these loss of lives,”

punchng Sunday, February 6, 2022 8:59:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We are not going to sink to the level of those who say that the people of Africa cannot decide for themselves and they need FIFA and (president) Gianni Infantino to tell us what is good for ourselves,”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe recalled : “When they asked me to be president of CAF,”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe claimed : “several commentators unfortunately seem to have misunderstood”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I think there’s also a bit of mischief because those who don’t support the FIFA World Cup every two years, they will go after him,”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We take positions based on principle,” “And let me say this to you — Gianni and I don’t agree on many things”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I’m here to make a contribution to significantly improve the quality of African football,” “Nobody’s interested in watching the competition on TV when the quality is average at best”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We are not going to sink to the level of those who say that the people of Africa cannot decide for themselves and they need FIFA and (president) Gianni Infantino to tell us what is good for ourselves,”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe recalled : “When they asked me to be president of CAF,”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe claimed : “several commentators unfortunately seem to have misunderstood”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I think there’s also a bit of mischief because those who don’t support the FIFA World Cup every two years, they will go after him,”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We take positions based on principle,” “And let me say this to you — Gianni and I don’t agree on many things”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I’m here to make a contribution to significantly improve the quality of African football,” “Nobody’s interested in watching the competition on TV when the quality is average at best”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “That gate was supposed to be open because if it was open they would have walked through, and for inexplicable reasons it was closed,”

themalaymailonline Saturday, January 29, 2022 4:59:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe questionou : "Se essa porta tivesse sido aberta como deveria, não teríamos o problema que temos agora, essas perdas de vidas. Quem fechou essa porta? Quem é o responsável por essa porta?"

cmjornal Saturday, January 29, 2022 1:57:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe précisé : "Nous devons nous assurer de la sécurité, bien sûr en nous concentrant sur la Covid-19, que la santé de chaque spectateur soit notre principale préoccupation. Il y a donc une tolérance zéro, une tolérance absolument zéro sur les circonstances qui ont occasionné des pertes en vies humaines. La première chose que je vais demander au comité local d'organisation est que le prochain match prévu au stade d'Olembé n'ait pas lieu"

deutschewelle-fr Friday, January 28, 2022 6:39:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré ( about Ahmadou Ahidjo ) : "Je dis que la rencontre prévue dimanche au stade d'Olembé (un quart de finale, NDLR) n'aura pas lieu, elle se jouera au stade Ahmadou Ahidjo"

libe Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:39:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Il faut mettre en place une commission pour enquêter immédiatement sur ce qui s'est passé et pour savoir qui était censé faire quoi et qui ne l'a pas fait, n'a pas rempli des obligations. Et nous voulons leur rapport d'ici à vendredi"

libe Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:39:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Nous avons le devoir de découvrir exactement ce qui s'est passé et surtout de mettre en place les mesures appropriées pour que ce qui s'est passé ne se reproduise plus jamais. Lorsque des personnes perdent la vie, nous devons tous être en colère. Nous devons exiger des explications et des garanties que cela ne se reproduira plus jamais"

al-wihda Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:21:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe ajouté : "Nous avons le devoir de découvrir exactement ce qui s'est passé et surtout de mettre en place les mesures appropriées pour que ce qui est arrivé ne se reproduise plus jamais. Lorsque des personnes perdent la vie, nous devons tous être en colère. Nous devons exiger des explications et des garanties que cela ne se reproduira plus jamais"

cameroon-info Wednesday, January 26, 2022 3:57:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “There must be a committee that’s set up to immediately investigate what happened and in that context to find out who was supposed to do what and who did not do and perform their responsibilities,” “We want that report by Friday. My duty is always to not just take responsible steps but also I am more inclined to be as conservative as possible to put measures in place that minimises the loss of life”

guardian Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:37:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : “I saw the bravery of the Cameroonian people. People were resuscitating others, doing mouth to mouth, otherwise there would have been more deaths,”

citizen Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:37:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "I have given the local organizing committee ... up to Friday to tell me who was responsible for the accident, who shares the blame and additional safety and security measures taken to protect football fans, players and match officials,"

foxnews Tuesday, January 25, 2022 11:31:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe disse : "Houve claramente falhas, erros e fraquezas"

uol Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe questionou : "Esta porta deveria estar aberta. Se estivesse aberta, teria permitido a entrada dos espectadores. E estava fechada! Por alguma razão inexplicável! Se aquela porta estivesse aberta como deveria estar, não teríamos os problemas que temos agora, todas aquelas vidas perdidas! (...) Quem fechou aquela porta, quem é o responsável?"

uol Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : "We want urgent steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again and a report by Friday to explain what went wrong,"

omanobserver-om Tuesday, January 25, 2022 9:22:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré ( about Ahmadou Ahidjo ) : "Je dis que la rencontre prévue dimanche au stade d'Olembé (un quart de finale, NDLR) n'aura pas lieu, elle se jouera au stade Ahmadou Ahidjo"

lepetitjournal Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:46:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Il faut mettre en place une commission pour enquêter immédiatement sur ce qui s'est passé et pour savoir qui était censé faire quoi et qui ne l'a pas fait, n'a pas rempli des obligations. Et nous voulons leur rapport d'ici à vendredi"

lepetitjournal Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:46:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré ( about Ahmadou Ahidjo ) : "Je dis que la rencontre prévue dimanche au stade d'Olembé (un quart de finale, NDLR) n'aura pas lieu, elle se jouera au stade Ahmadou Ahidjo"

nicematin Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:20:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Il faut mettre en place une commission pour enquêter immédiatement sur ce qui s'est passé et pour savoir qui était censé faire quoi et qui ne l'a pas fait, n'a pas rempli des obligations. Et nous voulons leur rapport d'ici à vendredi"

nicematin Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:20:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I have given the local organising committee … up to Friday to tell me who was responsible for the accident, who shares the blame and additional safety and security measures taken to protect football fans, players and match officials,”

breakingnews-ie Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:15:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I have given the local organizing committee ... up to Friday to tell me who was responsible for the accident, who shares the blame and additional safety and security measures taken to protect football fans, players and match officials,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:33:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "There was an abnormal number of people including those who did not have tickets. Thousands of people more than what was expected did arrive in a manner that is not properly coordinated and governed. I went to see where the people lost their lives, and you see it is a gate and that gate was supposed to be opened, because if it was open, they [fans] would have walked through. And it was closed for inexplicable reasons. If that gate was opened as it was supposed to, we would not have had these loss of lives,"

voanews Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe conceded : "There was an abnormal number of people who came to just be part of the atmosphere,"

rfi-en Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:45:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "I'm extremely sad, disappointed and hurt about what happened yesterday and everything will be done to make sure it doesn't happen again,"

deutschewelle-en Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:04:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe promis : "Le stade ne sera pas utilisé tant qu'une enquête complète n'aura pas eu lieu sur les circonstances du drame" "Nous avons besoin d'un rapport sur ce qui s'est passé, ce qui aurait dû passer, sur les circonstances du drame et sur ce qui doit être fait pour éviter que cela se reproduise"

france24 Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:18:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The people of Cameroon are showing the rest of Africa, the rest of the world, that we can host a successful…”

thezimbabwemail Monday, January 10, 2022 3:58:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The people of Cameroon are showing the rest of Africa, the rest of the world, that we can host a successful…”

ChinaPost Sunday, January 9, 2022 11:58:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The acquisition and development of BPM will enable us to scale our platinum group metals portfolio,”

thenational Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe insisted : “I will be in Cameroon on 7 January with my wife and kids to witness this incredible competition,”

maravipost Friday, December 24, 2021 9:07:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Ivory Coast The ) : “The best investment we can make to ensure that African football is among the best in the world and self-sustaining is to invest in schools football and youth football development infrastructure for boys and girls at club and national level. This is one of my key focus areas as president of Caf‚”

businessday Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:35:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe sagte : "Technologien der vierten industriellen Revolution (4IR) können komplizierte sozioökonomische und menschliche Probleme lösen. In den Händen von Unternehmern können diese Technologien Afrika zu einem globalen Wirtschaftsmotor machen und die Welt verändern"

finanznachrichten-en Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:17:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : «La CAN se tiendra en janvier et février 2024»

aujourdhui Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:48:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe assuré ( about Alassane Ouattara ) : «Je suis très fier des infrastructures de classe mondiale, du soutien du président Alassane Ouattara, du Premier ministre, du gouvernement et de tous les gens du football en Côte d’Ivoire. Cette compétition sera très spéciale»

aujourdhui Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:48:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We will be engaging with stakeholders over the next few weeks to discuss the mechanics of the tournament and will release further details shortly. A significant amount of the money from the CAF Super League will be invested back into African football and part of the process involves giving $1 million every year to every one of CAF’s 54 Member Associations, as a contribution to football and youth development. We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

times-co-sz Tuesday, July 5, 2022 9:54:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The decision has now been taken to implement the CAF Super League. It will start in August 2023 and we will launch it during CAF’s 44th Ordinary Assembly in Tanzania on August 10. We have been inundated with investors and sponsors, who are anxious to partner with us on the CAF Super League. It has huge potential to significantly uplift African football and to make it even more powerful,”

times-co-sz Tuesday, July 5, 2022 9:54:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The decision has now been taken to implement the CAF Super League. It will start in August 2023 and we will launch it during CAF’s 44th ordinary assembly in Tanzania on August 10. We have been inundated with investors and sponsors, who are anxious to partner with us on the CAF Super League. It has huge potential to significantly uplift African football and to make it even more powerful,”

guardian-ng Tuesday, July 5, 2022 6:53:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “A significant amount of the money from the CAF Super League will be invested back into African football and part of the process involves giving $1 million every year to every one of CAF’s 54 member associations as a contribution to football and youth development. We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

guardian-ng Tuesday, July 5, 2022 6:53:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

herald Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:08:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I am happy and impressed with the infrastructure put in place by Ivory Coast in readiness for the tournament and I am sure they will host a very good tournament,” “It is after deliberations we came into the decision, we have partners and even though we make decisions, it is out of respect that we take the advice we are getting that we cannot take a risk [to host the tournament] and so that is why we have made the necessary announcement today,”

ChimpsReport Monday, July 4, 2022 11:21:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations AFCON Cote d'Ivoire will now be held in January-February of 2024"

chroniclelive Monday, July 4, 2022 11:16:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We will be engaging with stakeholders over the next few weeks to discuss the mechanics of the tournament and will release further details shortly,”

businessday Monday, July 4, 2022 6:44:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "We took a lot of advice and we decided we cannot take a risk. We don’t want to run the risk that our top competition is going to be washed out. January is not the best time because the European clubs do not want to release their players but we have no choice"

leicestermercury Monday, July 4, 2022 2:23:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “We have been inundated with investors and sponsors, who are anxious to partner with us on the CAF Super League,”

eagletribune Monday, July 4, 2022 1:48:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “It is not good for African football to play a tournament that can be washed out, it is not good for Africa and the continent at large and so we have to postpone it. I am happy and impressed with the infrastructure put in place by Ivory Coast in readiness for the tournament and I am sure they will host a very good tournament,”

independent-UG Monday, July 4, 2022 11:27:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “It will start in August 2023 and we will launch it during CAF’s 44th Ordinary Assembly in Tanzania on Aug. 10,”

premiumtimesng Monday, July 4, 2022 10:33:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We also want to look to increase the prize money for the men’s and women’s CAF Champions Leagues,”

premiumtimesng Monday, July 4, 2022 10:33:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : "We will be engaging with stakeholders over the next few weeks to discuss the mechanics of the tournament and will release further details shortly. "

news24 Monday, July 4, 2022 10:26:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “January is not the ideal time because of the European clubs, but it is the only choice we have,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, July 4, 2022 7:10:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “January is not the ideal time because of the European clubs, but it is the only choice we have,”

thisdayonline Monday, July 4, 2022 5:22:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe disse : "Não queremos correr o risco de ter uma competição com muita chuva. Não seria bom para o futebol africano e sua imagem"

opovo Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:55:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "On ne veut pas prendre le risque d'avoir une compétition sous le déluge. Ca ne serait pas bon pour le football africain et son image"

challenges Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:10:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "La CAN se tiendra en janvier et février 2024"

afp-fr Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:04:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe assuré ( about Alassane Ouattara ) : "Je suis très fier des infrastructures de classe mondiale, du soutien du président Alassane Ouattara, du Premier ministre, du gouvernement et de tout les gens du football en Côte d'Ivoire. Cette compétition sera très spéciale"

afp-fr Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:04:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “January is not the ideal time because of the European clubs, but it is the only choice we have,”

3NewsGhana Sunday, July 3, 2022 6:15:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I love Pitso and I will always love Pitso, He has a special place in my heart. I wish he could coach Bafana Bafana and I will get the Motsepe foundation to subsidize his salary. I think he’s quality and quality shouldn’t come cheap,”

citizen Monday, June 27, 2022 2:51:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe affirmé : «Une finale à deux manches, qui comprend des matchs aller et retour, garantira l'équité pour les concurrents»

lesoirdalgerie Monday, June 27, 2022 1:38:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Commission ) : "The Zondo Commission is critically important. U cannot be party to the commission of crime or corruption and get away with it,"

news24 Saturday, June 25, 2022 1:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe wrote : “I was hoping to see you in Namibia so that I could personally express my gratitude to you,”

herald Thursday, June 2, 2022 11:34:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We have supported and will continue to support having the Fifa World Cup every two years and the reason why is very simple,”

thestarkenya Monday, May 16, 2022 12:05:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We have supported and will continue to support having the FIFA World Cup every two years and the reason why is very simple,”

wsau Saturday, May 14, 2022 9:08:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “It is my duty to ensure that Botswana football grows,”

herald Wednesday, May 4, 2022 3:47:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Elon Musk ) : “I’m not saying [entrepreneurs] must be cocky and arrogant . . . but I think [Musk] believed so much in what he was doing . . . he succeeded,”

news-yahoo Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:13:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe disse : "O melhor investimento que podemos fazer para garantir que o futebol africano esteja entre os melhores do mundo é apoiar o futebol nas escolas"

record Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:12:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The emergency from our side is to start releasing those funds as quickly as possible so that tomorrow, or the day after, many of our people who are in this hall and other parts o the province can really start accessing those funds to improve their living conditions and try and find their feet to start dealing with the pain,”

citizen Wednesday, April 20, 2022 6:00:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The emergency from our side is to start releasing those funds as quickly as possible so that tomorrow, or the day after, many of our people who are in this hall and other parts o the province can really start accessing those funds to improve their living conditions and try and find their feet to start dealing with the pain,”

citizen Saturday, April 16, 2022 8:50:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "Our people are suffering. We really want the 30 million to be spent as matter of urgency,"

RTERadio Saturday, April 16, 2022 6:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We are confident that the Afcon you will organise here will be the best,” “We are reassured by the different infrastructure that you have put in place to host this competition. I am satisfied with the progress made, even if there are still some problems to sort out”

3NewsGhana Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12:35:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “We’ve identified areas where we can improve and will improve,”

3NewsGhana Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12:35:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Nous sommes rassurés par les infrastructures que vous avez mis en place pour accueillir cette CAN"

abidjan Tuesday, April 5, 2022 2:51:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Je dois rencontrer les parties prenantes des élections. Il n'y aura pas de perdant. Le football de ce pays mérite l'unité"

AfricaNews-French Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:07:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe précisé : "Il reste quelques problèmes encore à régler"

france24 Monday, April 4, 2022 11:01:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "We are confident that the AFCON you will organise here will be the best,"

afp-en Monday, April 4, 2022 8:22:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Je dois rencontrer les parties prenantes des élections. Il n'y aura pas de perdant. Le football de ce pays mérite l'unité"

afp-fr Monday, April 4, 2022 7:08:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “It’s a mine that hasn’t been operational but it’s an exciting opportunity and we’re committed to growing Bokoni in the medium term”

miningweekly Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:30:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "We will grow the PGMs but side-by-side with that, we will also grow the iron-ore and manganese. Over time the plan is that the iron-ore and manganese should continue to be a strategic part of ARM’s long-term future, but the PGMs will grow significantly in terms of our plans and specifically the Bokoni transaction, so that we can get the full benefits of being a diversified mining company,"

miningweekly Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:30:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe added : “It’s a mine that hasn’t been operational but it’s an exciting opportunity and we’re committed to growing Bokoni in the medium term”

miningweekly Friday, March 25, 2022 11:29:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe declared : “The CAF family is deeply hurt. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the families, friends and relatives of the people who lost their lives yesterday,”

ngrguardiannews Monday, February 28, 2022 4:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : “You need the private sector, the sponsors, and they have to make commercial decisions,”

herald Monday, February 7, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : “You need the private sector, the sponsors, and they have to make commercial decisions,”

thestarkenya Monday, February 7, 2022 1:29:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “And it was closed for inexplicable reasons. If that gate was opened, as it was supposed to, we would not have had these loss of lives,”

punchng Sunday, February 6, 2022 8:59:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We are not going to sink to the level of those who say that the people of Africa cannot decide for themselves and they need FIFA and (president) Gianni Infantino to tell us what is good for ourselves,”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe recalled : “When they asked me to be president of CAF,”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe claimed : “several commentators unfortunately seem to have misunderstood”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I think there’s also a bit of mischief because those who don’t support the FIFA World Cup every two years, they will go after him,”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We take positions based on principle,” “And let me say this to you — Gianni and I don’t agree on many things”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I’m here to make a contribution to significantly improve the quality of African football,” “Nobody’s interested in watching the competition on TV when the quality is average at best”

thezimbabwemail Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:17:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We are not going to sink to the level of those who say that the people of Africa cannot decide for themselves and they need FIFA and (president) Gianni Infantino to tell us what is good for ourselves,”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe recalled : “When they asked me to be president of CAF,”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe claimed : “several commentators unfortunately seem to have misunderstood”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I think there’s also a bit of mischief because those who don’t support the FIFA World Cup every two years, they will go after him,”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Gianni Infantino ) : “We take positions based on principle,” “And let me say this to you — Gianni and I don’t agree on many things”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I’m here to make a contribution to significantly improve the quality of African football,” “Nobody’s interested in watching the competition on TV when the quality is average at best”

ChinaPost Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:32:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “That gate was supposed to be open because if it was open they would have walked through, and for inexplicable reasons it was closed,”

themalaymailonline Saturday, January 29, 2022 4:59:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe questionou : "Se essa porta tivesse sido aberta como deveria, não teríamos o problema que temos agora, essas perdas de vidas. Quem fechou essa porta? Quem é o responsável por essa porta?"

cmjornal Saturday, January 29, 2022 1:57:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe précisé : "Nous devons nous assurer de la sécurité, bien sûr en nous concentrant sur la Covid-19, que la santé de chaque spectateur soit notre principale préoccupation. Il y a donc une tolérance zéro, une tolérance absolument zéro sur les circonstances qui ont occasionné des pertes en vies humaines. La première chose que je vais demander au comité local d'organisation est que le prochain match prévu au stade d'Olembé n'ait pas lieu"

deutschewelle-fr Friday, January 28, 2022 6:39:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré ( about Ahmadou Ahidjo ) : "Je dis que la rencontre prévue dimanche au stade d'Olembé (un quart de finale, NDLR) n'aura pas lieu, elle se jouera au stade Ahmadou Ahidjo"

libe Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:39:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Il faut mettre en place une commission pour enquêter immédiatement sur ce qui s'est passé et pour savoir qui était censé faire quoi et qui ne l'a pas fait, n'a pas rempli des obligations. Et nous voulons leur rapport d'ici à vendredi"

libe Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:39:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Nous avons le devoir de découvrir exactement ce qui s'est passé et surtout de mettre en place les mesures appropriées pour que ce qui s'est passé ne se reproduise plus jamais. Lorsque des personnes perdent la vie, nous devons tous être en colère. Nous devons exiger des explications et des garanties que cela ne se reproduira plus jamais"

al-wihda Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:21:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe ajouté : "Nous avons le devoir de découvrir exactement ce qui s'est passé et surtout de mettre en place les mesures appropriées pour que ce qui est arrivé ne se reproduise plus jamais. Lorsque des personnes perdent la vie, nous devons tous être en colère. Nous devons exiger des explications et des garanties que cela ne se reproduira plus jamais"

cameroon-info Wednesday, January 26, 2022 3:57:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “There must be a committee that’s set up to immediately investigate what happened and in that context to find out who was supposed to do what and who did not do and perform their responsibilities,” “We want that report by Friday. My duty is always to not just take responsible steps but also I am more inclined to be as conservative as possible to put measures in place that minimises the loss of life”

guardian Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:37:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : “I saw the bravery of the Cameroonian people. People were resuscitating others, doing mouth to mouth, otherwise there would have been more deaths,”

citizen Wednesday, January 26, 2022 12:37:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "I have given the local organizing committee ... up to Friday to tell me who was responsible for the accident, who shares the blame and additional safety and security measures taken to protect football fans, players and match officials,"

foxnews Tuesday, January 25, 2022 11:31:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe disse : "Houve claramente falhas, erros e fraquezas"

uol Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe questionou : "Esta porta deveria estar aberta. Se estivesse aberta, teria permitido a entrada dos espectadores. E estava fechada! Por alguma razão inexplicável! Se aquela porta estivesse aberta como deveria estar, não teríamos os problemas que temos agora, todas aquelas vidas perdidas! (...) Quem fechou aquela porta, quem é o responsável?"

uol Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe told : "We want urgent steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again and a report by Friday to explain what went wrong,"

omanobserver-om Tuesday, January 25, 2022 9:22:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré ( about Ahmadou Ahidjo ) : "Je dis que la rencontre prévue dimanche au stade d'Olembé (un quart de finale, NDLR) n'aura pas lieu, elle se jouera au stade Ahmadou Ahidjo"

lepetitjournal Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:46:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Il faut mettre en place une commission pour enquêter immédiatement sur ce qui s'est passé et pour savoir qui était censé faire quoi et qui ne l'a pas fait, n'a pas rempli des obligations. Et nous voulons leur rapport d'ici à vendredi"

lepetitjournal Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:46:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré ( about Ahmadou Ahidjo ) : "Je dis que la rencontre prévue dimanche au stade d'Olembé (un quart de finale, NDLR) n'aura pas lieu, elle se jouera au stade Ahmadou Ahidjo"

nicematin Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:20:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe déclaré : "Il faut mettre en place une commission pour enquêter immédiatement sur ce qui s'est passé et pour savoir qui était censé faire quoi et qui ne l'a pas fait, n'a pas rempli des obligations. Et nous voulons leur rapport d'ici à vendredi"

nicematin Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:20:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I have given the local organising committee … up to Friday to tell me who was responsible for the accident, who shares the blame and additional safety and security measures taken to protect football fans, players and match officials,”

breakingnews-ie Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:15:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “I have given the local organizing committee ... up to Friday to tell me who was responsible for the accident, who shares the blame and additional safety and security measures taken to protect football fans, players and match officials,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:33:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "There was an abnormal number of people including those who did not have tickets. Thousands of people more than what was expected did arrive in a manner that is not properly coordinated and governed. I went to see where the people lost their lives, and you see it is a gate and that gate was supposed to be opened, because if it was open, they [fans] would have walked through. And it was closed for inexplicable reasons. If that gate was opened as it was supposed to, we would not have had these loss of lives,"

voanews Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:14:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe conceded : "There was an abnormal number of people who came to just be part of the atmosphere,"

rfi-en Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:45:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : "I'm extremely sad, disappointed and hurt about what happened yesterday and everything will be done to make sure it doesn't happen again,"

deutschewelle-en Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:04:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe promis : "Le stade ne sera pas utilisé tant qu'une enquête complète n'aura pas eu lieu sur les circonstances du drame" "Nous avons besoin d'un rapport sur ce qui s'est passé, ce qui aurait dû passer, sur les circonstances du drame et sur ce qui doit être fait pour éviter que cela se reproduise"

france24 Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:18:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The people of Cameroon are showing the rest of Africa, the rest of the world, that we can host a successful…”

thezimbabwemail Monday, January 10, 2022 3:58:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The people of Cameroon are showing the rest of Africa, the rest of the world, that we can host a successful…”

ChinaPost Sunday, January 9, 2022 11:58:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said : “The acquisition and development of BPM will enable us to scale our platinum group metals portfolio,”

thenational Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:36:00 AM EAT

Patrice Motsepe insisted : “I will be in Cameroon on 7 January with my wife and kids to witness this incredible competition,”

maravipost Friday, December 24, 2021 9:07:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe said ( about Ivory Coast The ) : “The best investment we can make to ensure that African football is among the best in the world and self-sustaining is to invest in schools football and youth football development infrastructure for boys and girls at club and national level. This is one of my key focus areas as president of Caf‚”

businessday Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:35:00 PM EAT

Patrice Motsepe sagte : "Technologien der vierten industriellen Revolution (4IR) können komplizierte sozioökonomische und menschliche Probleme lösen. In den Händen von Unternehmern können diese Technologien Afrika zu einem globalen Wirtschaftsmotor machen und die Welt verändern"

finanznachrichten-en Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:17:00 PM EAT