The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed its support for the proposed biennial Fifa World Cup at its 13th Extraordinary General Assembly.
CAF’s support for the Arsene Wenger-led campaign for the World Cup every two years is expected its President Patrice Motsepe declared publicly in September that African football could be the “biggest beneficiary” of the proposed change.
A resolution was passed by CAF during the General Assembly today, Friday, November 26 in Egypt following a presentation from Fifa’s chief of global development Arsene Wenger.
“Caf welcomes the Fifa Congress decision to conduct a feasibility study on hosting men’s and women’s Fifa World Cups every two years,” the resolution read.
“If the Fifa study concludes it is feasible, Caf will fully support hosting the men’s and women’s Fifa World Cups every two years.”
The Caf General Assembly also approved continued studies into launching a Pan-African Super League for the continent’s top club teams.
The proposed competition is expected to feature 20 of the continent’s elite clubs, which Caf President Motsepe believes will help to maximize revenue for participants.