# Infantino pledges FIFA support for African football

> FIFA president Gianni Infantino pledges continued funding for African football amid election preparations.
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/gianni-infantino-caf-african-football-fifa-support-news/article71560227.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-08T15:57:25+00:00
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## FIFA president addresses CAF leaders
Infantino spoke to 54 African football associations at a conference in Cape Verde ahead of next year's FIFA elections.

> As fifa president, i am proud to have contributed with you a little bit in this revolution (in african football) in the last 10 years
## FIFA Forward program investment
FIFA invested one billion dollars in 10 years through 124 projects across Africa via the FIFA Forward program.

> With the fifa forward programme we have invested one billion dollars in 10 years in africa, with 124 different projects and many other actions
## FIFA election challenges
Infantino's attempt to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments collapsed after backlash from european and north american nations.

> Infantino had to shelve his plan, which included selling a stake in the world cup, after a backlash from mostly european and north american nations
## FIFA's commitment to Africa
FIFA pledged continued investment in african football to improve opportunities and growth for the continent.

> We will continue to look for the resources and the increases (in funding) that are necessary to boost the african game to the top of world football
## FIFA's dialogue approach
Infantino emphasized open dialogue with african football leaders to address concerns and improve collaboration.

> When you go through a journey, sometimes concerns are raised. When they are raised, we have to address them. As far as we are concerned at fifa, we address them always with the spirit of dialogue and with open arms, an open heart and an open mind
## FIFA's future support
FIFA will continue funding african football to ensure growth and opportunities for the continent through next year's elections.

> We need to continue together on this path, because it is up to you as caf to tell us what you want. How we can make you stronger and better
## Key takeaway

FIFA president Gianni Infantino pledged continued financial support for African football through the FIFA Forward program, emphasizing growth and opportunities for the continent ahead of next year's FIFA elections.