The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, will on today, May 5, 2021 meet the President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino. Infantino, accompanied by the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, arrived in the country on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 as part of his tour of Africa.
President Weah, a legendary footballer and friend of the FIFA boss, is expected to use the occasion to discuss wide range of issues relating to football development in Liberia and Africa.
The President is particularly expected to thank Infantino and FIFA for the innovative leadership skills he brought to the global football body, as well as the numerous support he renders the Liberian Football Association (LFA).
In a related development, Patrice Motsepe Foundation has agreed to give US$10 million for African school football program. The President of CAF is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Patrice Motsepe Foundation.