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.
Why it matters
The support of African federations is crucial for Infantino's political survival within FIFA, highlighting the influence of development funding on global sports governance.
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.
Infantino's position has been under scrutiny since his controversial plan to sell stakes in Fifa's global competitions to private investors was scrapped having been opposed by some regional governing bodies.
Late on Thursday, the executive committee of the African confederation (Caf) unanimously confirmed its support for Infantino, after leading African football administrators sent messages backing him.
Five of the seven African countries on the Fifa Council - Egypt, Morocco, Niger, Mauritania and Comoros - have already supported him publicly.
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