Amanze Chinonye
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a unanimous endorsement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election ahead of the 2027–2031 term, following a high-level meeting of its 54 member associations held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, in Vancouver, Canada.
The meeting was convened by CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress, bringing together representatives of all African football associations to deliberate on governance and strategic alignment within world football’s governing structure.
According to CAF, the resolution to back Infantino was reached collectively, with all 54 member associations agreeing to support his continued leadership of FIFA into the next electoral cycle.
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The endorsement effectively consolidates a significant voting bloc within FIFA, where CAF represents one of the largest continental groupings in the global federation’s 211-member structure.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has led the organisation since 2016, is widely expected to seek re-election when the next presidential cycle opens, with the CAF backing further strengthening his political positioning ahead of the vote.
The Vancouver meeting is understood to have focused on coordination among African member associations ahead of the FIFA Congress, where key administrative and governance matters are expected to be addressed alongside broader discussions on the future direction of global football.
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CAF’s unanimous support underscores a continued alignment between African football leadership and the current FIFA administration, reinforcing Motsepe’s position of maintaining a unified continental stance on major international football governance decisions.
The 76th FIFA Congress is scheduled to bring together football leaders from across the world, with member associations expected to engage on regulatory, developmental, and electoral issues shaping the next phase of global football administration.
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