A former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, is dead
Hayatou’s death was made known by the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in a Thursday post on his Instagram stories.
Infantino wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF President, former FIFA President and interim, FIFA Vice President and FIFA Council member, Issa Hayatou.
“As a passionate sports fan and IOC member, he dedicated his life to sports administration and on behalf of FIFA, and condolences go to his family, friends, former colleagues and all who knew him. Rest in peace.”
Ex-CAF president Issa Hayatou dies at 77
