{"id":59657,"date":"2025-07-28T19:16:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/motsepe-infantino-unite-to-open-fifa-africa-office"},"modified":"2025-07-28T20:26:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T20:26:15","slug":"motsepe-infantino-unite-to-open-fifa-africa-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/motsepe-infantino-unite-to-open-fifa-africa-office","title":{"rendered":"Motsepe Infantino Unite to Open FIFA Africa Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Rabat for the official inauguration of the FIFA Africa Office\u2014a milestone moment for African football. The new office is expected to serve as a strategic hub for driving development, investment, and innovation across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Motsepe hailed the move as a \u201ccrucial step in the journey to unlock the full potential of African football.\u201d He emphasized that the establishment of the FIFA Africa Office demonstrates a shared commitment between CAF and FIFA to elevate the standards of the game on the continent, both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis office is more than just bricks and mortar,\u201d Dr. Motsepe said. \u201cIt is a symbol of our unwavering commitment to accelerate the growth and global competitiveness of African football. Through this office, we will strengthen collaboration, attract more investment, and build stronger foundations for youth and grassroots development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gianni Infantino echoed the sentiment, expressing confidence in Africa\u2019s role as a vital player in the global football community. \u201cAfrica is not the future\u2014it is the present,\u201d Infantino declared. \u201cThis office will be a center for excellence, bringing together the best minds and resources to support CAF and all 54 member associations across the continent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Located in Rabat, the FIFA Africa Office will coordinate FIFA\u2019s operations and support programs in the region, including the Forward Programme, infrastructure development, coaching education, and women\u2019s football initiatives. The opening is also seen as a diplomatic nod to Morocco\u2019s growing influence in the global football landscape, following the nation\u2019s successful World Cup bid with Spain and Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>With the new office now operational, CAF and FIFA have signaled their intent to usher in a new era for African football.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Rabat for the official inauguration of the FIFA Africa Office\u2014a milestone moment for African football. The new office is expected to serve as a strategic hub for driving development, investment, and innovation across the continent. 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