27/08/2026
LFA President Raji Defends Infantino Amid Calls for his Removal.
The President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), Mustapha Raji, has thrown his full support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing calls for his removal from office.
Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Raji spent nearly 10 minutes praising Infantino, describing him as the best FIFA president the world has ever had.
โPresident Gianni Infantino is the best FIFA president alive ever,โ Raji declared.
The LFA boss credited Infantino with playing a significant role in Liberiaโs football development, particularly through the FIFA Forward Programme.
โPresident Gianni sees Africa as his own, and I, as the president of the Liberia Football Association, will remain loyal. Africa should remain loyal,โ Raji said.
He urged those calling for Infantinoโs removal to abandon what he described as โpolitics and scare tacticsโ and instead prepare to contest the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027.
Raji said his support for Infantino is based not only on the FIFA presidentโs innovations and efforts to evolve the global game, but also on what he considers tangible progress in Liberian football.
โI support President Gianni not only on the grounds of innovation and the evolution of football, but because he transitioned Liberian football through increased participation,โ Raji asserted.
He pointed to the introduction and expansion of grassroots competitions, including leagues for players from U-12 to U-17, as well as growth in womenโs football, as some of the key developments under Infantinoโs leadership.
Raji maintained that his position is rooted in Infantinoโs continued support for African football development, with Liberia among the countries benefiting from FIFAโs increased investment and development initiatives.
