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Fifa general secretary Fatma Samoura up for Africa position

Fifa and the Caf are contemplating assigning Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura to the position of Fifa delegate for Africa.

The global and African football governing bodies took the decision following the recent governance challenges on the continent, which culminated in Caf president Ahmad Ahmad being arrested by French police recently.

Prior to Ahmad’s arrest, there was controversy surrounding the Caf Champions League final between Esperance and Wydad Casablanca, which was marred by a VAR storm.

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In addition, there was confusion regarding the rescheduling the 2019, 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals.