{"id":60521,"date":"2024-06-14T23:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-visits-zambia"},"modified":"2024-06-14T23:15:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T23:15:00","slug":"fifa-president-gianni-infantino-visits-zambia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-visits-zambia","title":{"rendered":"FIFA President Gianni Infantino Visits Zambia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>In a significant move, Gianni Infantino, the President of the Fe\u0301de\u0301ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has arrived in Zambia for a two-day visit. Infantino is accompanied by a high-ranking delegation from the world\u2019s governing body for football, including FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom and Director of Member Associations Africa, Gelson Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p>Upon his arrival, Infantino expressed his happiness and pride to be in Zambia, which he described as a \u201cbeautiful country.\u201d The FIFA President\u2019s first ever visit is seen as a testament to the organization\u2019s commitment to investing in Zambian football and strengthening its relationship with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).<\/p>\n<p>The visit comes in the aftermath of the aborted FAZ Annual General Meeting that was scheduled for April 27, 2024. Earlier, FAZ President Andrew Kamanga had disclosed that FIFA would be sending a delegation to Zambia to assess the situation that led to the indefinite postponement of the congress, following an injunction obtained by two non-members to halt the proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>During his stay, Infantino and his delegation will likely engage with various stakeholders within the Zambian football ecosystem, including FAZ officials, club representatives, and key decision-makers. The aim of the visit is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Zambian football and explore ways in which FIFA can provide support and guidance to help the sport thrive in the country.<\/p>\n<p>This visit by the FIFA President is a significant development, as it underscores the global governing body\u2019s interest in the growth and development of football in Zambia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\">Zambia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. In a significant move, Gianni Infantino, the President of the Fe\u0301de\u0301ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has arrived in Zambia for a two-day visit. 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