Confederation of African Football (Giza)
27 November 2011
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The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football has observed with interest allegations that the President of FIFA suggested a form of tolerance towards racism on the field of play. No one ignores that this type of happenings exist.
More than any other continent, Africa knows what racism is all about and we spare no effort in constantly denouncing any acts of such nature which violates human rights of citizens, no matter where they are coming from.
CAF has been worried about the increase in racist behaviour of fans which occur in stadiums and around it without the perpetrators being severely punished by the authorities of the country where such acts take place.
FIFA and its president have for long waged a relentless battle against all forms of racial discrimination in the global game and a special day was set aside for that. Since 2006 every 13th of July is celebrated as a day of ” No Racism”.
In this light CAF has renewed its support to President Sepp Blatter who has never relented in his support for the growth of the game on the continent and will want to recall his determination that saw Africa hosting the FIFA World Cup.CAF supports FIFA President
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football has observed with interest allegations that the President of FIFA suggested a form of tolerance towards racism on the field of play. No one ignores that this type of happenings exist.
More than any other continent, Africa knows what racism is all about and we spare no effort in constantly denouncing any acts of such nature which violates human rights of citizens, no matter where they are coming from.
CAF has been worried about the increase in racist behaviour of fans which occur in stadiums and around it without the perpetrators being severely punished by the authorities of the country where such acts take place.
FIFA and its president have for long waged a relentless battle against all forms of racial discrimination in the global game and a special day was set aside for that. Since 2006 every 13th of July is celebrated as a day of ” No Racism”.
In this light CAF has renewed its support to President Sepp Blatter who has never relented in his support for the growth of the game on the continent and will want to recall his determination that saw Africa hosting the FIFA World Cup.
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