At the time, Mr Ahmad denied accusations of any wrongdoing in the deal as 'totally false, malicious and defamatory'. On Wednesday, the BBC again approached Mr Ahmad for comment but has yet to hear back. Mr Ahmad has previously strongly denied any wrongdoing. Mr Ahmad has also been investigated by French anti-corruption authorities who questioned the Malagasy in Paris in June 2019. Whatever the outcome of any decision, Mr Ahmad would be able to appeal at sport's highest legal power, the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Source: BBC October 28, 2020 17:26 UTC