Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
Officials and observers increasingly argue that Fifa's engagement with Africa should extend beyond financial assistance. It pointed to his decade of work promoting football worldwide, and particularly his support for African federations and those with fewer resources. The federation said it had "greatly benefited" from Fifa's programmes, citing investment in development and infrastructure.The declaration was signed by Véron Mosengo‑Omba, elected president of Fecofa in May 2026.
- ▪Officials and observers increasingly argue that Fifa's engagement with Africa should extend beyond financial assistance.
- ▪It pointed to his decade of work promoting football worldwide, and particularly his support for African federations and those with fewer resources.
- ▪The federation said it had "greatly benefited" from Fifa's programmes, citing investment in development and infrastructure.The declaration was signed by Véron Mosengo‑Omba, elected president of Fecofa in May 2026.
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- ▪ Is Gianni Infantino’s time up as Fifa president? - The Latest — The Guardian — US
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Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe (left) and Fifa's Gianni Infantino at the 2026 World CupByTom McArthurPublished6 August 2026, 18:16 BSTUpdated 26 minutes agoFor now, beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino still has some allies in world football, particularly in parts of the world where less well-off football associations have benefited from his presidency.Infantino's position has been under scrutiny since his controversial plan to sell stakes in Fifa's global competitions to private investors was scrapped having been opposed by some regional governing bodies.The African confederation (Caf) has yet to take an official stance, but leading African football…
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