African football leaders endorse Infantino amid FIFA controversy

Five prominent African football leaders have voiced their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces backlash over a failed plan to sell future World Cup revenue. This backing comes ahead of a Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive meeting scheduled for Thursday, where the abandoned proposal, aimed at raising $4.2 billion, will be discussed. Administrators from other continents have publicly expressed a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership, increasing pressure on him as next March's FIFA presidential election approaches. Supporters like Fouzi Lekjaa and Veron Mosengo-Omba advocate for Infantino, who has maintained popularity among African members due to enhanced financial assistance for developing nations. Despite criticism from other regions, Infantino's initiatives to boost funding have bolstered his standing in Africa.

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