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Infantino Invited to African Summit as He Faces Challenge to FIFA Leadership

CAF’s backing gives Infantino support from Africa’s 54 votes as he faces a possible challenger in next year’s FIFA presidential election.

CAPE TOWN, Sept 18 : FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been invited by the Confederation of African Football to attend a two-day Strategy Conference in Cape Verde next month. A letter sent from CAF to member associations this week, seen by Reuters and verified by member associations, invited the 54 preside

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been invited by the Confederation of African Football to attend a two-day strategic conference in Cape Verde next month. A letter sent by CAF to member associations this week invites the 54 presidents to the meeting on October 7 and 8, after CAF President Patrice Motsepe had previously raised the idea several times. The South African billionaire is a close friend of Infantino, who faces a challenge for his pos…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was invited to a two-day strategic conference of the African Football Confederation (CAF).

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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