Algeria Football– According to Egyptian media, Hany Abu Rida, the influential leader of Egyptian football, will ultimately not be a candidate for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Contrary to the expectations of some observers, Abu Rida decided to concentrate his efforts on another strategic objective: running for a position within the FIFA council, the supreme decision-making body of world football, following the intervention of Fouzi Lekjaa who made a deal with Infantino on this subject.
As an influential member of the African and international football scene, Hany Abu Rida already occupies a prominent place in football bodies, having in the past served on several FIFA and CAF committees. His decision to give up the presidency of CAF to aim for a position within the FIFA office could be explained by a desire to strengthen Egyptian and African representation in the upper echelons of world football.
This decision, reported by media in Egypt, marks a turning point in Abu Rida’s ambitions and could also pave the way for other candidates for the CAF presidency. It also reflects the complex dynamics of sports politics in Africa, where many leaders seek to establish alliances and consolidate their networks in an effort to maximize their influence.
For Abo Rida, this move towards a seat at FIFA could offer Egypt strategic weight in international decisions and open up new perspectives for the development of African football on the world stage. The next election to the FIFA council, where he hopes to obtain a seat, will therefore be a crucial step for this key player in football in Africa and beyond.
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