CAF President Motsepe Endorses Infantino for FIFA Election
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has publicly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the upcoming 2027 FIFA presidential election. This endorsement was made during the CAF Strategy Conference held in Cape Verde on October 8, 2026.
Motsepe assured that all 54 African football associations would provide Infantino with their “unconditional support” as he seeks re-election. This backing is significant as it comes amidst criticisms directed at Infantino regarding FIFA’s leadership and a previously proposed commercial investment initiative that was abandoned.
Motsepe credited Africa’s support to Infantino’s contributions to football development on the continent, noting that Infantino has maintained strong relationships with African football leaders since his election in 2016. He highlighted that approximately $1 billion in FIFA Forward investments has been allocated to Africa, covering 124 projects.
The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco, and is expected to spark discussions on FIFA governance and leadership.
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