Billionaire to be crowned new head of African football

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Published on March 8, 2021 - Duration: 01:12s

Billionaire to be crowned new head of African football

South African billionaire mining magnate Patrice Motsepe anointed as the new Confederation of African Football (CAF) president after a deal brokered by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.


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