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Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after Afcon U-turn as Eto’o waits in wings

Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) is under growing pressure, with officials from across the continent warning they have lost trust in the president

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

African football chiefs back Infantino to remain as Fifa boss

Gianni Infantino's bid to remain the head of world football's governing body Fifa gathered strength on Friday after backing from African executives and reports that a potential rival was pulling out of the race for the job as the game's most powerful administrator.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9

'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election because of "everything he has brought to African football", adding that the African…

France 24 · Sep 10

Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn

A deal worth at least $1bn in secured income over eight years was abandoned by the Confederation of African Football because the governing body decided to switch the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial to a four-yearly event

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him?

The president is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the governing body

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected

A plan to expand the men’s Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been voted down, the Guardian has learned

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

‘Respect’—UEFA Creates History for World Cup Referee Turned Away at U.S. Border

Omar Artan will still get a chance to write his page in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

Somali referee barred from US for World Cup is handed Super Cup final by Uefa

Omar Artan, the Somali referee prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup in August, Uefa has announced

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

Somali referee banned by US from World Cup to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Omar Artan, the Somali refree who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, was picked on Thursday to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

France 24 · Jun 11

Rule change could pave way for Véron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fecofa has changed eligibility rules for presidential elections, allowing a university friend of Gianni Infantino to stand

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24