Top Africa Football Leaders Back Infantino After FIFA Selloff Scandal Top African football administrators have come out in support of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite the controversy surrounding his plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenue.
Five influential leaders from the continent issued statements welcoming Infantino's decision to abandon the contentious proposal.
Infantino's popularity among African football leaders stems from his promise to significantly increase development money for member associations during his 2016 election campaign.