CAF Backs FIFA President Infantino, Strengthening His Support in Africa
CAF said 54 member associations backed Infantino after he dropped a plan to sell future World Cup commercial rights.
- The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee unanimously confirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, positioning the bloc against counterparts in Europe, North America, and Asia as UEFA committed to boycotting World Cups while he remains in office.
- Earlier this week, African football leaders welcomed Infantino's decision to withdraw the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, with CAF Vice President Fouzi Lekjaa from Morocco calling it "wise" and prioritizing unity among FIFA's 211 member associations.
- Many African federations depend on FIFA's Forward programme to fund infrastructure projects; Nigeria is eligible for up to $8m and invested approximately $4.88m in the NFF Technical Centre in Abuja, while Malawi FA president Fleetwood Haiya told BBC his government cannot provide even $1m annually for football.
- CAF President Patrice Motsepe praised Infantino on July 22 as "a good friend" with "excellent work" and "loyal to Africa," though he stressed the need for good governance and transparency as multiple African FIFA Council members pledged support.
- Infantino seeks re-election in March next year with backing from five of seven African FIFA Council members, yet opposition persists; former Sierra Leone FA president Isha Johansen warned the Forward proposal risked over-commercializing football, urging African chiefs to think carefully about the game's future.
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Gianni Infantino can't get out of the storm. The president of the Fifa has just experienced an extremely stormy week, even though he has given up his plan to open the World Cup to private investors. The disputed president of the world body is more than ever turned towards his objective of re-election in March 2027. The Union of European Football Associations, with 55 members, has reaffirmed that it has lost confidence in its presidency, but the …
Africa backs globally embattled FIFA chief
The move puts the 54-member voting bloc at odds with European football authorities and other critics of Gianni Infantino The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite mounting calls for his resignation over a failed proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial operations...
Patrice Motsepe expresses his support for the president of the International Federation in the midst of the controversy over the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise project and the UEFA opposition.
Despite massive criticism from Europe, Africa holds to Infantino and thus gives it a majority.
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