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All 54 African Football Associations Back Infantino’s Bid for Another Term as FIFA President

All 54 African Football Associations Back Infantino’s Bid for Another Term as FIFA President

Fri 9 Oct 2026 08:37 CEST

All 54 member countries of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) support Gianni Infantino’s bid for a new four-year term as president of FIFA.

CAS to Decide Whether Senegal or Morocco Won Africa Cup of Nations Final

CAS to Decide Whether Senegal or Morocco Won Africa Cup of Nations Final

Thu 8 Oct 2026 11:00 CEST

The final ended in chaos and confusion, and eight months later the question remains: Who really won the Africa Cup of Nations - Senegal or Morocco? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will now decide.

CAF backs Infantino and says it gives him unanimous support

CAF backs Infantino and says it gives him unanimous support

Thu 6 Aug 2026 22:19 CEST

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says it "stands behind" FIFA's statement and continues to support Gianni Infantino as president, Caf announced on its website.

Infantino retains support in Africa and Asia as Europe turns away from FIFA chief

Infantino retains support in Africa and Asia as Europe turns away from FIFA chief

Wed 5 Aug 2026 13:12 CEST

Europe may have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his controversial World Cup plan, but football is bigger than that - several federations in Africa and Asia still support the 56-year-old.