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In a resounding endorsement of the African Football League, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his optimism about the competition's enduring impact, envisioning it as a source of inspiration for the global football community.
Following his presence at the league's inaugural fixture in Tanzania this October, Infantino reaffirmed his support during a recent visit to the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, where he witnessed an electrifying showdown that saw Sundowns secure a commanding 2-0 victory over Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) on Sunday, Nov. 12.
"This is what African football needs – the best playing together more often in a top, top, top professional environment. That's what we are doing with the African Football League. I’m very proud of this collaboration between FIFA and CAF. So, my thanks go to Patrice Motsepe and his entire team," he said.
"I think the time has come for African club football to move to the next level, to retain some of the best players [so] that they don't have to go on and sign contracts abroad – they can stay here and they can play in a top level competition, which is not only Pan-African but which is also shown that it has an impact all over the world.
"So, this is here to stay, this is here to grow, this is here to have an impact, this is here to give hopes and dreams to the entire African population in Africa and to the world population around the world,"
Following his presence at the league's inaugural fixture in Tanzania this October, Infantino reaffirmed his support during a recent visit to the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, where he witnessed an electrifying showdown that saw Sundowns secure a commanding 2-0 victory over Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) on Sunday, Nov. 12.
"This is what African football needs – the best playing together more often in a top, top, top professional environment. That's what we are doing with the African Football League. I’m very proud of this collaboration between FIFA and CAF. So, my thanks go to Patrice Motsepe and his entire team," he said.
"I think the time has come for African club football to move to the next level, to retain some of the best players [so] that they don't have to go on and sign contracts abroad – they can stay here and they can play in a top level competition, which is not only Pan-African but which is also shown that it has an impact all over the world.
"So, this is here to stay, this is here to grow, this is here to have an impact, this is here to give hopes and dreams to the entire African population in Africa and to the world population around the world,"