Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has reiterated that FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s future must be decided by the organization’s 211 member associations at the March 2027 election, rebuffing calls for resignation amid ongoing governance disputes.
Recall that Infantino faced heavy criticism and calls to step down from elements within European and other confederations following a controversial proposal involving private investment in global tournaments.
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Despite some dissent, CAF’s executive committee and its 54 member associations have maintained a strong stance of loyalty toward Infantino, citing his expansion of African team slots at the World Cup.
However, in an interview with Sky News, Motsepe stated that any grievances or attempts to remove leadership should go through proper democratic channels.
“Elections are taking place next year. We should allow that process to continue and let the 211 members decide,” Motsepe told Sky News on Wednesday. “If there are candidates who want to stand against him, put up their names. That’s the right thing.
“What I like to focus on is the unity, the cooperation. How do we continue to develop and grow football in the midst of the challenges we have? We must deal with those challenges, resolve them and move on.”
“If I, as a president, behave in a manner that does not reflect due process or governance, I should be subject to interrogation and have those questions asked of me,” he said.
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“If anyone has got a problem against anybody, whether it’s Gianni or anybody else, follow the FIFA process. And if you want to take him out, go for elections. Simple as that.
“Let the 211 member associations decide. The vote will express whether they have confidence in him or not. Everybody is entitled to fair judgement and fair treatment. Everybody should be heard. Due process, governance and legality are non-negotiable.”
The upcoming vote will take place at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco, scheduled for March 18, 2027.
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Source: Complete Sports
