Sports
Former CAF president, Issa Hayatou, dies in Paris at 77
Issa Hayatou
The former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has died at the age of 77.
He passed away on Thursday in Paris, reported Cameroon Concord.
Hayatou served as the President of CAF from 1988 until March 2017, when he was replaced by Malagasy, Ahmad Ahmad.
He also held the position of interim President of FIFA from October 2015 to February 2016, following the suspension of Sepp Blatter.
He superintended the FIFA elections that brought into office current leader, Gianni Infantino.
“We have lost a remarkable leader, a man who devoted his life to the advancement of football in Africa,” a CAF spokesperson remarked as quoted by Cameroon Concord.
“His legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to further develop the sport on the continent.”
Mr. Macaroni slams government over misplaced priorities
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa welcomes first child
Soludo Mourns the Passing of Chief of Army Staff
Be the Architect of a New Nigeria as Soludo Seeks a Generation of Changemakers
BudgIT Rates Soludo Anambra Top 4 in State’s Health Care and Fiscal Strength in Nigeria
Rite Foods, Popbeach Club Roll Out ‘Riteonthebeach’ Festival Season Four
natnudO Foods Commissions Benin City Processing Plant, Launches natnuPreneur Scheme to Empower Farmers and Entrepreneurs in Edo State
Soludo Mourns the Passing of Chief of Army Staff
Rite Foods Partners with Sterling One Foundation for Beach Clean-up
Be the Architect of a New Nigeria as Soludo Seeks a Generation of Changemakers
-
Business3 months agoTractor On The Go (TOG) Limited….mechanizing African farms 1 hectare at a time
-
News2 months agoEdo Election: PDP alleges rigging as APC Okpebholo wins
-
News2 months agoFG must end petrol subsidy now — Dangote
-
Entertainment2 months agoBigi Carbonated Soft Drink Treats 50 Lucky Consumers to a Movie Hangout at Ikeja City Mall