The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has reaffirmed Africa’s support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election.
Motsepe assured Infantino that all 54 African football associations would offer Infantino their “unconditional support” as he seeks another term as head of world football. The announcement was made during the CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
This endorsement boosts the FIFA President, as it represents a significant show of support for Infantino, who has faced criticism from sections of the international football community over FIFA’s leadership and a proposed commercial investment initiative that was later abandoned. Motsepe attributed Africa’s backing to Infantino’s contributions to the development of football across the continent.
The FIFA president has maintained a close relationship with African football leaders since taking office in 2016, with FIFA funding programmes supporting infrastructure development and other football projects across Africa. According to reports, Infantino highlighted approximately $1 billion in FIFA Forward investments in Africa, covering 124 projects, during his engagement with African football officials.
Originally published by NotJustOk.