Speaking at a strategy conference in Cape Verde, CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the 54 African football associations will back Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president during the 2027 elections in Morocco. Motsepe highlighted the continent's goal of winning a World Cup and outlined strategies to improve African football, including increased investment in national associations, better refereeing, and enhanced global marketing for continental tournaments. Infantino responded by pledging to allocate additional resources to foster the growth of football across Africa.