Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
"'I don't understand why Fifa took so long'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cape Verde reached the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup on their debut at the tournament after using Fifa money to boost their qualification campaignA lack of financial resources is a big reason for African member associations - many of whom rely on scant government funding - to back Fifa's proposals."While European governing body Uefa has voted to boycott Fifa competitions, including World Cups, if plans go ahead to sell stakes in those competitions to private investors, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has remained largely silent so far.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe (right) has developed a close working relationship with Fifa counterpart Gianni InfantinoUpdated 25 minutes agoIn the row which has engulfed global football and the man who runs it, Gianni Infantino, could Africa end up as a lone voice of support for the Fifa president?
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