Confederation of African
Football (Caf) president Ahmad has been banned for five years by Fifa for
breaching various codes of ethics.
The 60-year-old from Madagascar
has been found to have breached codes relating to duty of loyalty, offering and
accepting gifts abuse of position as well as misappropriation of funds.
“The investigation into Mr
Ahmad’s conduct … from 2017 to 2019 concerning various Caf-related governance
issues, including the organization and financing of ah Umrah pilgrimage to
Mecca, his involvement in Caf’s dealing with the sports equipment company
Tactical Steel and other activities,” a Fifa statement read.
Mr Ahmad, a Fifa vice-president,
has previously denied any wrongdoing.
Last month, the Fifa
vice-president from Madagascar announced his intention to go for a second term
in office when Caf elections take place next March.
This is now in serious doubt as
he would have to pass an eligibility test to resume his place on the Fifa
Council.
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