Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after U-turn on Afcon cycle

By Ed Aarons and Romain MolinaTuesday 13 October · 19:12

Samuel Eto’o among rivals lining up as replacement Afcon expected to return to biennial cycle Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) is under growing pressure, with officials from across the continent warning they have lost trust in the president and rivals including Samuel Eto’o positioning themselves potentially to replace him. A return to a biennial Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) cycle is expected to be confirmed at Caf’s executive committee meeting in Abid