CAF chief Patrice Motsepe defends embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, stating his future must be decided by elections next March rather than immediate resignation, as Ireland withdraws support following a botched World Cup stake-sale plan.
The Confederation of African Football’s Executive Committee unanimously backed beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino for re-election, defying European, North American, and Asian counterparts amid a global revolt over a botched World Cup commercial sell-off plan.
A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected by the Confederation of African Football's executive committee. The plan, put forward by CAF president Patrice Motsepe, was voted down due to concerns about its necessity and lack of prior consultation.
