Asia and Africa react to FIFA privatisation proposal | OneFootball

Following the announcement of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, promoted by Gianni Infantino to sell commercial stakes to private investors, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have made their official positions on the initiative public.

Disappointment and calls for transparency from the AFC

From Kuala Lumpur, the AFC expressed its deep disappointment with the way the proposal was handled. The Asian body said it had not been consulted in advance on a matter of such importance for the future of the sport.

"Decisions that could reshape the commercial future of football require prior and thorough engagement with the confederations," the AFC said.

The organization emphasized that any structural reform must be based on transparency and good governance, calling for time and detailed information to assess the legal and strategic implications of the measure.

CAF calls for an executive review

For its part, the leadership of African football adopted a more cautious stance after receiving the formal communication sent by FIFA. CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirmed that an emergency Executive Committee meeting has been called for next week.

The African body urged its member associations to review the project and join the consultation stage. However, CAF reaffirmed its commitment to working with FIFA and the rest of the global stakeholders, with the main goal of securing resources for sports development in the region.

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