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Infantino says African football will 'significantly improve' with FIFA help

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during his news conference in Rome, Italy, February 27, 2019. REUTERS

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that the unprecedented move to step in and jointly administer African football with the regional body CAF will “significantly improve” the sport on the continent.

Infantino also brushed aside suggestions that there was widespread opposition to the move which followed corruption allegations against CAF president Ahmad Ahmad.

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