Somalia FA backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency re-election

The President of the Somalia Football Federation, Ali Abdi Mohamed, has publicly declared full support for Gianni Infantino ahead of the FIFA President’s anticipated reelection bid, signaling continued backing from African football leadership.

In a statement reflecting growing momentum behind Infantino’s leadership, the Somalia Football Federation confirmed its position alongside an increasing number of national associations rallying in support of the FIFA chief’s continued tenure at the helm of world football.

Ali Abdi Mohamed’s endorsement underscores Somalia’s alignment with the broader stance emerging across several member associations, as discussions around FIFA’s future leadership gain pace ahead of the upcoming election cycle.

Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, is widely expected to seek another term, with early declarations of support from federations strengthening his position within global football governance structures.

The Somalia Football Federation’s backing adds to what appears to be a consolidating bloc of support, as football stakeholders across different regions weigh in on the direction of the sport’s leadership in the coming years.