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Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA

Mr Gianno Infantino, the President of FIFA – football’s world governing body was received in audience by the President of the Republic, Paul BIYA, at the Unity Palace, on 15 January 2021 – the eve of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The august visitor could not hide his admiration for Cameroon and his improvised statement highlighted the esteem he has for the Head of State and his generous policy of economic and social development through sports.

“Cameroon is a historic football country that symbolises

African and world football (...). I wanted to thank President BIYA in person for his commitments, for the investments for young people and football in this country. I wanted to show him FIFA’s collaboration. We are working together. FIFA needs the support of great football countries, and Cameroon is one of the great countries of world football.”

“It is exceptional what Cameroon has been able to achieve