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Gianni Infantino reaffirms FIFA support for Congolese football

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Gianni Infantino reaffirmed FIFA’s support for the Congolese Football Federation, led by Éric Alain Mantot, during a meeting in Zurich on 12 October. Discussions covered governance, infrastructure and youth development programmes, according to the Congolese News Agency.

The president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, reaffirmed the organisation’s support for the development of Congolese football during a meeting with Éric Alain Mantot, the recently elected president of the Congolese Football Federation (Fecofoot), on 12 October in Zurich, Switzerland, according to the Congolese News Agency (ACI).

The two leaders discussed reviving football in Congo, strengthening its governance and developing infrastructure. Gianni Infantino said he wanted to share a vision for the future of Congolese football with Éric Alain Mantot, ACI reports.

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