Patrice Motsepe Congratulates Gianni Infantino On His Re-election As FIFA President

Patrice Motsepe, The President of the Confederations of African Football (CAF), has sent a word of felicitation to Gianni Infantino on his re-election as President of FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA have been committed and dependable partners for CAF for the development and growth of football on the continent.

Dr. Patrice Motsepe said in a statement that CAF is committed to developing and promoting football for boys and girls as well as amateur and professional football on the African Continent.

And also the construction and upgrading of football infrastructure and facilities and improving the standard and quality of football in Africa are essential for African football to become globally competitive and self-sustaining.

The statement further stated that President Gianni Infantino and FIFA have been committed and dependable partners in developing, uplifting, and promoting African football.

Dr. Motsepe concluded by stressing that CAF is delighted and welcomes the re-election of President Infantino as FIFA President and is confident that football in Africa and globally will continue to develop and grow and be a force for good, under his leadership.

Gianni Infantino’s re-election took place in Rwanda and was the first Elective Congress in the history of FIFA to take place on the continent.