Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino

with 54 member associations. This demographic reality gives African football leaders immense leverage in FIFA presidential elections, making their collective support crucial for any incumbent seeking re-election. Historically, FIFA leadership has maintained power by directing development funds and expanding tournament access to developing football regions, which often rely heavily on external financial assistance to build infrastructure. Consequently, the political divide between UEFA—representing Europe's highly lucrative club