Despite recent criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed its support for the world's top football administrator.

CAF's Official Statement

The CAF Executive Committee unanimously endorsed the "Joint Statement" issued by FIFA President and General Secretary regarding the "FIFA Forward Initiative" and will continue its commitment to elevating African football to world-class standards while upholding best practices in global governance and transparency.

CAF today unanimously endorsed the "Joint Statement" issued by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and General Secretary Mattias Grafström regarding the "FIFA Forward Initiative".

CAF notes the following statement in the "Joint Statement": "We acknowledge that there were indeed procedural errors in the submission process for establishing the 'FIFA Forward Initiative'. We never intended to exclude the FIFA Council and member associations, and this matter should have been handled differently. We sincerely apologize for this error and commit to not repeating it. In this regard, we will conduct the necessary review and report back to the FIFA Council at its next regular meeting. Notwithstanding this, it is known that the proposal, which would require approval from FIFA member associations and the Council, has now been postponed. We can always learn from this and will continue to improve our working processes based on this experience. However, it must be emphasized here that despite the procedural error, all operations fully comply with FIFA's regulatory framework."

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe stated: "CAF welcomes and supports the 'Joint Statement' issued by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and General Secretary Mattias Grafström. CAF will continue its commitment to elevating African football to world-class standards and reaffirms its adherence to best practices in global governance, transparency, and audit. For us in Africa, compliance with governance, due process, and transparency are essential and non-negotiable, as these are also what we expect from governments, businesses, and other organizations. CAF is equally expected to demonstrate such standards. We are committed to continuing our collaboration with FIFA, its member associations, other football confederations, and stakeholders to uphold and comply with best practices in global governance, due process, and transparency, contributing to the development and growth of global football. CAF will also continue to focus on developing our male and female players, coaches, and instructors, as well as the national teams of our 54 member associations and amateur and professional leagues across the continent. In discussions with existing and new sponsors, partners, and investors, we are making good progress in ensuring CAF is financially self-sufficient and independent, while building and improving stadiums and other football infrastructure. Additionally, we are making progress in preparing to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations and other CAF competitions in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda."

The CAF Executive Committee also unanimously reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and thanked him for his longstanding support of African football. They also expressed their gratitude to President Infantino, FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafström, and FIFA administration for the successful organization of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The standard of play at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, currently underway in Morocco, is exceptionally high, and the tournament has been a great success.

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