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  • Few things to know about demised ex-CAF president, Issa Hayatou

    Few things to know about demised ex-CAF president, Issa Hayatou

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    Emman Ovuakporie
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    Issa Hayatou, the Camrrounian who reigned in the world football space for almost three decades passed on Thursday in Paris. He died hours to his 78th birthday. His legacies in African football is legendary as he displayed rare qualities that earned him the accolade of African pillar of sports. The administrator served the game in…

  • FIFA bans former CAF president, Issa Hayatou

    FIFA bans former CAF president, Issa Hayatou

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    Bayo Millz
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    Fifa has handed former Caf president Issa Hayatou a one-year ban from all football-related activities. Hayatou, 74, was found guilty for getting involved in the Lagardere Sports deal over the media and marketing rights of competitions organised by Caf while he was president of the African football ruling body. Aside from the ban, the Cameroonian…