Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour
The Confederation of African Football’s Executive Committee has unanimously confirmed its support for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, at odds with its counterparts in Europe, North America and Asia. On the day UEFA said it is committed to boycotting future World Cups at all levels while Infantino remains in office, CAF’s top decision-making body late […]
The Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee has unanimously backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, despite opposition from other FIFA voting blocs. This comes at a time when UEFA has pledged to boycott future World Cups while Infantino remains in office. CAF, which comprises 54 out of FIFA's 211 member associations, has been a loyal supporter of Infantino since he took office in 2016.
Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, welcomed FIFA's commitment to review the processes that led to controversy surrounding Infantino's plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. Motsepe stressed the importance of good governance and transparency in global football. CAF's support will provide some relief to Infantino, who faced near-global condemnation for his aborted plan to establish the FIFA Forward Enterprise and sell commercial rights to the World Cup.
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