FIFA Election: Patrice Motsepe Announces Unanimous Support of 54 African Federations for Gianni Infantino - Lebledparle

The African football federations, gathered in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, during the CAF strategic conference, expressed their unconditional support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president. Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, announced the unanimous backing of all 54 member associations, citing investments such as the FIFA Forward program which mobilized nearly one billion dollars for Africa. The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco, with Africa making up over a quarter of the electoral body.