The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a statement of unanimous support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following a controversy surrounding the FIFA Forward Enterprise program. The CAF's executive committee, meeting in [location if known], expressed full confidence in Infantino's leadership and the FIFA Forward program, which funds development projects across Africa.
The controversy, which emerged in recent days, involved questions about the governance and financial management of the FIFA Forward Enterprise, a subsidiary created to manage commercial and investment activities. FIFA has defended the program, stating it operates under strict oversight and has delivered significant benefits to member associations.
CAF's endorsement, released on [date if known], underscores the strong relationship between the African body and FIFA. The statement highlighted Infantino's commitment to African football, including increased investment in infrastructure, competitions, and grassroots initiatives.
This show of solidarity comes as FIFA prepares for its next congress, where the Forward program's future may be discussed. Infantino has previously stated that the program has distributed billions of dollars to football development worldwide, with a significant portion allocated to Africa.
