
Namibia Football Association backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino despite commercial subsidiary withdrawal
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, has expressed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, aligning with the Confederation of African Football's stance. This comes after FIFA withdrew its proposed commercial subsidiary, the Fifa Forward Enterprise FFE, which aimed to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. The FFE faced criticism from several football associations and confederations, including UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf, over concerns that private firms would prioritize financial returns over the sport's development and fan affordability. The FFE would have provided a significant increase in funding for football associations, potentially up to US$40 million over a four-year cycle from 2027 to 2030, a substantial rise from the previously planned US$8 million to US$10 million. Shimooshili stated that the proposed funding was crucial for Namibian football's development, citing plans for regional offices, domestic leagues, a technical center, futsal, women's football, and youth development. He also highlighted Infantino's past assistance to Namibia, including support for a Saudi Arabia football development fund benefiting Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, and funeral assistance for the late secretary general, Charles Siyauya. In other news, Shimooshili indicated that the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek is expected to be completed by November, allowing Namibia to host home matches. The country is also awaiting government approval for a j



