Dr Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has once again shown his commitment to philanthropy and unity by donating $500,000 to the Catholic Church and the Muslim faith in Ivory Coast.
This act of generosity coincides with the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, currently taking place in the country. The donation, made on behalf of the Motsepe Foundation, aims to support the religious and spiritual work of the church and mosque in Ivory Coast and across the African continent.
During his visit, Dr. Motsepe met with His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Pierre Kutwa, the Cardinal of the Ivory Coast Catholic Church, and donated $250,000 to the Catholic Church in Ivory Coast. He also met with His Eminence Cheikhoul Aima Ousmane Diakite, President of the Superior Council of Imams, Mosques, and Islamic Affairs of Ivory Coast, and donated $250,000 to the Muslim faith in Ivory Coast.
In a statement, Dr. Motsepe expressed his gratitude to the Catholic Church and the Muslim faith for their important religious and spiritual work among the people of Ivory Coast and beyond. He emphasized the significance of unity and collaboration between different racial, ethnic, and religious groups and reiterated the Motsepe Foundation’s commitment to supporting religious and faith-based organizations across Africa and the world.
This is not the first time that Dr. Motsepe has made donations to religious institutions in Africa. During the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2022, he made similar donations to the Catholic Church and Muslim faith in Cameroon.
Dr. Motsepe’s wife, Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, CEO, and Co-Founder of the Motsepe Foundation, accompanied him on his visit, along with some CAF Vice Presidents and the General Secretary.
