The former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has died.
He was aged 77.
His demise was confirmed by a confidant of Mr Hayatou during his tenure as CAF President.
He remains the longest-serving President of the Football Authority.
Hayatou served as the President of CAF from 1988 until March 2017, when he was replaced by Malagasy, Ahmad Ahmad.
Cameroon Concord further confirmed that he passed away in Paris, France.
“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.”
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