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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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.
Infantino i kundërpërgjigjet UEFA-s, merr mbështetje nga Argjentina, Meksika dhe e gjithë Afrika
Presidenti i FIFA-s, Gianni Infantino, nuk dëshiron ta humbasë lehtë pozicionin e tij dhe ka filluar të mbledhë vota për të qëndruar në detyrë pas zgjedhjeve të planifikuara për marsin e vitit të ardhshëm.Pasi u përpoq t’ua shiste të drejtat e Kupës së Botës investitorëve privatë, një numër i madh vendesh kërkuan dorëheqjen e tij dhe më pas Infantino e tërhoqi propozimin e tij.Megjithatë, reputacioni i tij u dëmtua dhe të gjithë anëtarët e UEFA-…
The second largest continental association is unanimous for the current FIFA president.
Africa: CAF Accepts FIFA's Apology, Renews Support for Infantino
The CAF Executive Committee ("EXCO") unanimously endorses the "Joint Update" by the FIFA President and Secretary General on the FIFA Forward Enterprise and will continue to focus on making African Football amongst the best in the world and adhering to governance and transparency global best practices.
This was expressed during an official meeting held in the African country
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