10 Years as FIFA Boss, CAF Hails Infantino
Last update: February 27, 2026
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CAF praises Infantino’s leadership, describes him as a loyal partner to African and world football...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has paid tribute to Gianni Infantino as he marks 10 years as president of global football’s governing body.
In a statement published on its official website under the headline, “CAF congratulates Gianni Infantino on his outstanding 10-year leadership as FIFA President,” the African football authority described the past decade as a period of productive and mutually beneficial collaboration with FIFA.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe commended Infantino’s stewardship and highlighted the broader impact of his leadership on the growth of the sport worldwide.
“CAF congratulates Gianni Infantino on the excellent leadership that he has provided as FIFA President over the past 10 years and for his enormous contribution to the development and growth of football throughout the world,” Motsepe said.
He added, “African Football and world football have a loyal and trustworthy friend and partner in Gianni Infantino.
“CAF wishes him good health and everything of the best.”
CBI News reports that Infantino assumed office in February 2016 following the departure of his predecessor, Sepp Blatter, at a time when FIFA’s credibility had been severely damaged by corruption scandals.
The former general secretary of UEFA pledged to restore confidence in the organisation and lead it into a new era.
He won the presidency after a closely contested election at the FIFA Congress, securing 115 votes in the second round to defeat Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, who polled 88 votes.
Prince Ali bin al Hussein received 27 votes in the first ballot and four in the run-off, while former FIFA official Jerome Champagne secured seven votes in the opening round and none in the final stage.
South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale withdrew before voting commenced.
In June 2019, Infantino was re-elected by acclamation at the FIFA Congress in Paris, running unopposed for a second four-year term.
During his tenure, FIFA has expanded its competitions and boosted investment in development programmes, with Africa identified among the regions benefiting from increased funding and wider participation opportunities.
