
African Football Leaders Back Infantino Amid Election Pressure
African football leaders rally behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino as he abandons a revenue‑sharing plan ahead of the March election.
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African football leaders rally behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino as he abandons a revenue‑sharing plan ahead of the March election.

Key African football administrators have voiced public backing for Gianni Infantino as he seeks re‑election, while the Confederation of African Football maintains a neutral but supportive stance.

Gianni Infantino is rallying African football leaders ahead of the March election, having dropped a disputed World Cup revenue proposal while securing public support from key continental figures.

From July 26 to 29, the 2026 African Mini Basketball Convention transformed the capital of the Comoros into a hub of activity, drawing 470 children aged five to twelve and 70 coaches, among them 15 international delegates.

Despite heavy defeats and a backdrop of conflict, Sudan's under‑17 women's national soccer team made its first international appearance in years, symbolising resilience and the tentative revival of women's football in a country shattered by war.

Hungary and Kazakhstan, each yet to taste defeat in 2026, will clash in a friendly at Nagyerdei Stadion on Tuesday, setting the tone for their upcoming Nations League campaigns.