FIFA: $1.06bn invested in African football between 2016 & September 2025 through the Forward programme

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Gianni Infantino and Patrice Motsepe, presidents of FIFA & CAF, 06/10/2025 - ©  FIFA

FIFA has invested $1.06bn (€910m) in the development of African football between 2016 and September 2025 via its FIFA Forward programme, according to Gianni Infantino, president of the world governing body, at the Confederation of African Football's 47th general assembly, held in Kinshasa (DR Congo) on 06/10/2025.

This investment within CAF, the...

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Gianni Infantino and Patrice Motsepe, presidents of FIFA & CAF, 06/10/2025 - ©  FIFA

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