Hayatou, who led CAF between 1988 and 2017died last Thursday after a protracted illness in Paris on the eve of his 78th birthday.
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Hayatou, who led CAF between 1988 and 2017, died last Thursday after a protracted illness in Paris on the eve of his 78th birthday. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.“ I think to say Hayatou was ‘a true servant of African football’ is an obvious statement because he devoted all his life to the growth and development of African football, “ the former Oyo State‘s Commissioner for Sports continued.
Ojo-Oba added:“ I want to use this opportunity to convey my heartfelt condolences to President Hayatou’s immediate family as well as the Cameroonian football community and the whole of the African football community.
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