The stance by some sections in the continent that the Federation of International Football Association’s (FIFA’s) interest in the beautiful game in Africa is driven by a colonialism narrative is a misconception.
These deepening ties indicate a major shift in FIFA’s objectives since 2016 under the leadership of the Gianni Infantino, who succeeded the controversial Joseph Blatter, under whose watch the game in Africa was synonymous with individuals misusing FIFA funds to enrich themselves.
Spending has increased considerably to FIFA’s 211 football federations under the administration of Infantino, who assumed office in 2016, bringing to an end Blatter’s controversial reign (1998 to 2015).
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Wed Dec 23 2020
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has cancelled the next edition of FIFA U17 and U20 Women’s World Cup tournaments.
The present global situation of the COVID-19 pandemic was given as the major reasons for the cancellation.