Former Ghana coach, Claude Le Roy
Former Ghana coach, Claude Le Roy has openly criticized the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to alter the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) schedule.
CAF president, Dr Patrice Motsepe recently announced that, starting after the 2028 edition co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, the AFCON will be held every four years instead of every two.
Speaking to Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, Le Roy did not hold back, questioning FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s influence on African football.
“What does [FIFA President Gianni] Infantino know about anything? What does he know about life? Look at how he has become so close to Donald Trump. It’s sickening.”
Le Roy also criticized Infantino’s behavior during the AFCON 2025 opening ceremony.
“Football in Africa is under serious attack. It is very wrong to change the AFCON from a two to a four-year event.”
“Look at the way Infantino was acting during the AFCON 2025 opening ceremony, like he owns the place. Can he do this at a UEFA event?. When Issa Hayatou was president, these things would never have happened,” he added.
