Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
Summary
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to support FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s run for a fourth term in 2027. CAF’s backing follows a similar endorsement from South America’s CONMEBOL group.Key Facts
- CAF unanimously supports Gianni Infantino for a fourth FIFA presidential term.
- Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016.
- He was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.
- FIFA rules usually limit presidents to three terms.
- Infantino’s first term (2016-2019) is considered partial and does not count toward the three-term limit.
- The decision was made before the FIFA Congress held in Vancouver.
- South America’s CONMEBOL has also endorsed Infantino for re-election.
- Infantino took over after Sepp Blatter resigned amid a corruption scandal.
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