Gianni Infantino Secures African Support for FIFA Reelection

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has garnered the unconditional support of Africa's 54 member associations for his reelection bid in March. This endorsement was announced by Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe during a conference in Cape Verde, which was the first strategy symposium for African football.

Infantino addressed the presidents at this event, which allowed him to engage with over a quarter of the 211 voters ahead of the FIFA elections. Motsepe stated, “There is a unanimous decision by the 54 CAF member associations to unconditionally support Gianni as president of FIFA,” citing Infantino's historical support for African football.

Earlier in the year, Infantino had to abandon a controversial plan to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments following backlash from European and North American nations. Additionally, former Switzerland defender Ramon Vega announced his candidacy against Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.