Ahmad, who is president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), had intended to stand in an election in March in which he would have faced a number of challengersThe head of African football, Ahmad Ahmad, has been banned from football for five years by Fifa following an ethics investigation by world soccer's governing body. Ahmad, who is president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), had intended to stand in an election in March in which he would have faced a number of challengers. Fifa said in a statement the independent Ethics Committee has found Ahmad guilty of offering and accepting gifts and other benefits, and misappropriation of funds. Fifa bans head of African football for five years after misappropriation of funds https://t.co/4Gbe1ed1R2 — Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) November 23, 2020It also fined him 200,000 Swiss francs ($200,000). In August last year, Fifa general secretary Fatma Samoura was appointed "general delegate" for Africa and took control of a large part of CAF's affairs.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 23, 2020 11:15 UTC