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Amr Fahmy to challenge Ahmad Ahmad for Caf presidency

The Egyptian was dismissed as Caf’s general secretary in April after accusing Ahmad of corruption and sexual harassment

Egypt’s Amr Fahmy has announced his candidacy for president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), with elections to be held in 2021.

Fahmy, who served as the body’s general secretary between November 2017 and April 2019, was dismissed by the governing body after claiming incumbent Caf president, Ahmad Ahmad, mismanaged funds and sexually harassed four female Caf employees.

While the elections are still two years away, Fahmy has revealed where he’ll begin his campaign and explained why he is running.