The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously pledged its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s re-election for the 2027–2031 term, securing him 54 crucial votes early in the process.
This united decision, made in Vancouver, Canada, strengthens Infantino’s position for another term, highlighting a united African front and growing global backing.
This backing from FIFA’s largest voting bloc provides significant momentum for Infantino, who has been in office since 2016.
According to an official statement, all CAF member associations were aligned in their position.
“The CAF member associations unanimously agreed to support Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as president of FIFA for the period 2027–2031.”
The 2027–2031 election is expected to hold in Morocco, with Infantino potentially serving until 2031 due to a ruling that his initial term didn’t count toward the 12-year limit.
Meanwhile, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and the Union of European Football Associations (“UEFA”) President Mr. Aleksander Čeferin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth, and development of football across Europe and Africa.
The MoU, signed in Vancouver, Canada, underlines the guiding principles shared by CAF and UEFA, highlighting football’s role in promoting inclusion, participation, and social cohesion, while reaffirming a joint commitment to solidarity, integrity, and openness.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe said, “African football has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and we continue to build towards making it among the best in the world.
By signing the Memorandum of Understanding with UEFA, we are strengthening our historic ties and friendship between Africa and Europe that has seen some of the best African players succeeding in European leagues.
This partnership with UEFA includes youth and women’s football, development, the education and training of coaches and referees, and the enhancement of governance and institutional development. It also < reflects CAF and UEFA’s shared vision of using football as a tool to bring together and unite the people of our two continents.
By combining our expertise and resources, CAF and UEFA will ensure that football continues to be a source of hope, joy, and unity for millions of people worldwide.”
UEFA President Mr. Aleksander Čeferin said, “Europe and Africa are home to extraordinary football landscapes, where the game plays a vital role both on the pitch and within society.
This Memorandum of Understanding reflects our shared commitment to expanding opportunities for boys and girls in youth football, while harnessing the power of the game to advance women’s football and promote women’s health and well-being.
By working closely with CAF, we aim to invest in people, share expertise, and strengthen football’s positive and lasting impact on communities across both continents.
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