Reports emerging from Africa had stated that CAF, led by current president Dr Patrice Motsepe were allegedly in the process of removing the Confederations Cup from its roster, but since then a CAF official has denied the speculation.
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The competition provided an opportunity for teams finishing in third or fourth place and those who have won their respective FA Cups a shot at continental glory - for South African teams in particular, finishing third or fourth, as well as winning the Nedbank Cup would land you this honour.
As things stand, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United occupy CAF Confederations Cup slots for next season.
However, reports in North Africa had alleged that the competition could no longer be in operation from the 2025/26 season.
According to Cairo24, CAF has allegedly decided to focus on three major competitions in the near future, namely the CAF Champions League, African Football League and the CAF Super Cup.
Contrary to those reports, CAF's Head of Broadcasting Services Lux September has dismissed talks that there were even discussions to cancel the Confederations Cup tournament.
"FACT is: The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup future has not been discussed by any decision-making body at CAF. So, how can there be a decision when something has not been discussed. But Facts are boring," September tweeted via his personal X account.
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