FIFA chief urges greater support for young African players at CAF conference

Praia, Oct 9 (UNI) FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for greater opportunities for young African footballers on Thursday as the Confederation of African Football opened its Strategy Conference on Cabo Verde's Sal Island. The conference, held from October 7 to 9 in Santa Maria, brings together African football leaders to discuss the development of the game across the continent and review African teams' performances at the 2026 World Cup ahead of the 2030 tournament. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Infantino said young African players should not have their prospects limited by where they were born, local news agency Inforpress reported.…