The Confédération African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and foster football development across Africa and Europe.

This agreement, formalised by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin in Vancouver, Canada, aims to deepen collaboration in essential areas of the sport.

Running until June 30, 2031, the MoU focuses on youth and women’s football, technical development, refereeing, governance, and education. CAF Member Associations will have opportunities to participate in select CAF–UEFA youth competitions, as well as initiatives like the CAF African Schools Football Championship.

A key aspect of the partnership is coach education, promoting the exchange of technical expertise and best practices to improve coaching standards. Additionally, refereeing development will be supported through structured knowledge-sharing programs.

The agreement also facilitates cooperation through observer programs at major tournaments and professional exchanges to enhance administrative and technical capacities. Regular governance meetings will monitor progress, ensuring alignment on shared goals.

Both organizations believe this partnership highlights football’s capacity to drive opportunity, education, and social development while setting the stage for ongoing collaboration.