The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation and advancing football development across both continents.
The agreement, signed in Vancouver, Canada, outlines a shared commitment to growing the game while promoting inclusion, participation, and social cohesion through football.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe said the partnership builds on long-standing ties between Africa and Europe and comes at a time when African football continues to make significant progress globally.
“African football has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and we continue to build towards making it among the best in the world. By signing the Memorandum of Understanding with UEFA, we are strengthening our historic ties and friendship between Africa and Europe that has seen some of the best African players succeed in European leagues.
This partnership with UEFA includes youth and women’s football, development, the education and training of coaches and referees, and the enhancement of governance and institutional development.
“It also reflects CAF and UEFA’s shared vision of using football as a tool to bring together and unite the people of our two continents. By combining our expertise and resources, CAF and UEFA will ensure that football continues to be a source of hope, joy, and unity for millions of people worldwide,” he said.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin also underscored the importance of the collaboration, highlighting football’s broader social impact.
“Europe and Africa are home to extraordinary football landscapes, where the game plays a vital role both on the pitch and within society.
This Memorandum of Understanding reflects our shared commitment to expanding opportunities for boys and girls in youth football while harnessing the power of the game to advance women’s football and promote women’s health and wellbeing. By working closely with CAF, we aim to invest in people, share expertise, and strengthen football’s positive and lasting impact on communities across both continents,” he stated.
The agreement, which runs until 30 June 2031, will focus on several strategic areas, including youth and women’s football, coach education, refereeing, and broader football development programmes.
It will also support knowledge-sharing initiatives, capacity building, and governance improvements, with regular engagements planned to monitor progress and ensure effective implementation.
The partnership is expected to open up more opportunities for players, coaches, and administrators while strengthening football systems across Africa and Europe.
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