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FIFA bans Africa’s football president Ahmad for five years

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The world football governing body, FIFA has today slapped a five year ban on Ahmad Ahmad, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over abuse of office and financial misconduct. Ahmad, aged 60 years and elected CAF president in 2017, has also been fined …

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CAF president Ahmad Ahmad tests positive for COVID-19

Accra, Ghana | XINHUA |    Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad has tested positive for COVID-19, a statement from the continental football governing body said on Friday. “After his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF, presented mild flu symptoms and …

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CAF finally announce dates for 2021 Africa nations championship

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finally fixed the final dates for the 2021 Total Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).  Ahmad Ahmad, the CAF President announced the development during a zoom press conference, before more details where sent out in a press release. During an …

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Ahmad Ahmad: 2019 AFCON will be among the best

Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad has said the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be one of the best events in-terms of organization and play on the field. “I am happy with the level of organization that the …

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Africa Cup of Nations expands to 24 teams for 2019

Rabat, Morocco | AFP |  The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will expand from 16 to 24 teams and be staged in June and July, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Thursday. The tournament has traditionally been held in January and February, with the timing of the tournament …

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CAF hopeful Ahmad Ahmad eyes change in Africa

Abuja, Nigeria | AFP |  Ahmad Ahmad insisted Thursday he can bring widespread, meaningful change to African football if he unseats Issa Hayatou as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ahmad, a CAF executive committee member and head of the Madagascar football federation, made a whistle-stop visit to …

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