Staff Reporter
THE University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Cairo, Egypt.
The agreement between the two organisations will see UCT provide bespoke courses and programmes as an Africa Centre of Education Excellence, which will be aimed at driving knowledge, creating capacity and strengthening administrative skills among Africa’s football stakeholders.
The MoU, signed by UCT Vice-Chancellor interim Professor Daya Reddy and CAF’s Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba, will herald a new era in African football, prioritising education and skills development among the administrators entrusted with running member associations.
UCT Council Chair, Advocate Norman Arendse SC, said: “UCT is absolutely delighted to partner with CAF on this critically important project: to train and develop the leaders and future leaders of African football. UCT shares the vision of CAF, which is to develop and sustain a truly world class organisation based entirely on excellence.”
Commenting on the significance of the agreement, Professor Reddy said: “The partnership with CAF is further testimony to UCT’s commitment to engaging in collaboration aimed at strengthening capacity and unleashing leadership potential on our continent. We are proud to join hands with CAF in this exciting venture”.
CAF Secretary General Mr Mosengo-Omba said: “The University of Cape Town is one of the leading centres of learning globally and CAF is very proud to be associated with such a reputable institution. The agreement between the two organisations also speaks to the work that has been done in turning CAF around and positioning it as among the best learning organisations in Africa.
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