Ex-CAF leader Issa Hayatou's allies want election overturned, allege bribery

Allies of former Confederation of African Football (CAF) president  Issa Hayatou are reportedly plotting to have the election results annulled, claiming that the election breached FIFA ethics. Hayatou lost the election to Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar, after 29 years as CAF President.  Zifa President Phillip Chiyangwa was instrumental in the campaign to depose Hayatou.

Hayatou’s  allies, most of whom lost their power with the fall of Hayatou are alleging that the Egyptian government provided money to influence voters. They are alleging that the money was distributed by new vice president of CAF Kwesi Nyantakyi. It is not known if the FIFA Ethics Committee will entertain the claims if they are filed. As yet, no evidence has been provided to support the claims.

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