Soccer Bosses Deny New Corruption Charges

CAF (Cairo)

12 May 2011

The president of the Confederation of African Football Issa Hayatou has categorically denied allegations of corruption brought against him before Parliament in Britain on 10 of May 2011. The evidence is expected to be published later, claims the Sunday Times.

This kind of reporting to create and propagate false information to destroy his reputation; leadership and integrity, will not succeed.  The president of CAF said all these accusations brought against him are pure invention and an attempt to discredit him.

He is anxiously waiting for the so called proof as the Sunday Times says « they are accusations still to be proven ».

Meanwhile, CAF recalls the procedure to select hosting countries for 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup: In an attempt to drum up support for their bid, the Qatar Bid Committee offered CAF 1.8 Million US dollars, sponsoring fee for CAF General Assembly. In return, Qatar 2022 Bid committee was given the exclusive rights to address the general assembly and make presentations to members.

This sponsorship was approved by the Executive Committee of CAF during its meeting of January 8, 2010 in Luanda, Angola; an agreement was signed between the two parties.

On the other hand,  CAF president would also like to point out  that  Amadou Diallo is not a  ‘ chargé de mission’ for Mr Hayatou, contrary to what was mentioned by Sunday Times.

CAF president is ready to co operate with whosoever would like to investigate the accusations and reserves the right to seek legal redress against those propagating this campaign of denigration.

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