CAF support for Infantino is no guarantee of African votes at FIFA election
Infantino cannot be guaranteed a block vote from the 54 CAF members.
Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, believes Gianni Infantino's future at FIFA should be determined through elections. The CAF chief made this statement after the Irish Football Association joined a list of federations, including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC, that have expressed their doubts about Infantino's leadership.
These federations argue that Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors breached FIFA's rules and lost their trust. Motsepe, a FIFA vice-president himself, urges the 211 member associations to follow the established process and hold an election to decide Infantino's fate. He emphasizes the importance of allowing the voting process to reflect the confidence of the member associations.
Motsepe also stated that, while he has heard various concerns about Infantino's actions, he is open to hearing their perspectives and exploring alternative solutions. However, the criticisms against Infantino continue to mount, with the FAI joining the list of federations withdrawing their support for the FIFA president.
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