CAF President Motsepe Reaffirms Africa’s Support for Infantino Ahead of FIFA Election.

CAF President Motsepe Reaffirms Africa’s Support for Infantino Ahead of FIFA Election.

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has once again reaffirmed the Confederation of African Football’s support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the upcoming FIFA presidential election.

Speaking in Sal, Cabo Verde, in the presence of 52 of CAF’s 54 Member Association Presidents, Motsepe made CAF’s position clear, stating that Africa stands firmly with Infantino and will continue to stand by him.

Motsepe said the support reflects the position of the African football family and its leadership as the FIFA election approaches. His remarks came as football stakeholders across the world prepare for the next stage in FIFA’s leadership process.

The CAF President also used the occasion to express his solidarity with Infantino’s wife and loved ones following comments that were recently made in the media. He conveyed a message of support on behalf of CAF and the wider African football community.

The statement represents another public show of support from African football leadership for Infantino and highlights the continent’s position ahead of the upcoming FIFA presidential election.