“President Tinubu Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Former CAF President Issa Hayatou”
“President Tinubu Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Former CAF President Issa Hayatou”
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Issa Hayatou, the former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who passed away on Thursday at the age of 77.
In an official statement released by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu extended his sympathies to the Cameroonian Football Federation, the people of Cameroon, and the broader African football community.
President Tinubu honored Hayatou’s legacy, highlighting his significant role in advancing football across Africa and his brief tenure as the acting President of FIFA, the world’s governing football body.
The President also offered prayers for the repose of Hayatou’s soul and wished his family strength and comfort during this challenging time.
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