Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino maintains support from African football federations despite recent controversies regarding his proposed financial reforms. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee unanimously backed Infantino, citing the importance of the FIFA Forward funding program.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tom McArthur Getty Images President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe (left) and Fifa's Gianni Infantino at the 2026 World Cup For 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.
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