FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged increased resources and continued support for African football, stating that the governing body will seek additional funding to help the continent's game reach the top of world football. Speaking at a football strategy conference in Cape Verde on Thursday, Infantino addressed presidents of Africa's 54 football associations. He highlighted that the FIFA Forward programme has invested $1 billion in Africa over the past decade, funding 124 different projects. Infantino also urged the Confederation of African Football to communicate its needs so that FIFA can provide further assistance.
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