Published:
Friday, 09 October 2026
FIFA Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger will join several coaches who led African National Teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for a special panel discussion at the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde on Friday, 9 October 2026, live on CAF TV.
Later in the day, Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe will host a press conference as the three-day CAF Strategy Conference concludes.
Dr Motsepe’s press conference will be at 12h40 local time (13h40 GMT | 16h40 Cairo time) and will conclude the conference.
Earlier, Wenger will be joined by Cabo Verde coach Bubista, Egypt’s Hossam Hassan and DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre, among others, for an insightful discussion on the progress of African football and the lessons from the continent’s performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Day Three of the CAF Strategy Conference will get under way at 09h00 local time (10h00 GMT, 13h00 Cairo Time).
The panel will examine the continued development of African National Teams, the factors behind their success on the global stage and how the continent can build towards even stronger performances at future FIFA World Cups.
The CAF Strategy Conference brings together Presidents of CAF’s 54 Member Associations, Zonal Union Presidents, CAF Executive Committee members, National Team coaches, technical leaders and leading international football experts to discuss strategies for the continued growth and development of African football.
EVENTS DETAILS
FIFA World Cup 2026 Coaches Panel – CAF Strategy Conference
Date: Friday, 09 October 2026
Venue: Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde
Time: 09h00 local time | 10h00 GMT | 12h00 CAT | 13h00 Cairo Time
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Press Conference
Date: Friday, 09 October 2026
Venue: Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde
Time: 12h40 Cabo Verde time | 13h40 GMT | 15h40 CAT | 16h40 Cairo Time
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