Why FIFA wants to develop football in Africa - Afrik-news.com : Africa news, Maghreb news
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...