PeakNews Online
Johannesburg, August 9, 2024 – Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former CAF President Issa Hayatou. Hayatou, who led CAF from 1988 to 2017, passed away today.
In a statement, President Motsepe extended his personal condolences and those of the 54 CAF Member Associations to Hayatou’s family, the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT), its President Samuel Eto’o, and the people of Cameroon. “CAF and African Football will forever be grateful to President Hayatou for his enormous and far-reaching contributions over many years to the development and growth of football in Africa. He will forever live in our hearts and minds,” said Motsepe.
In honor of Hayatou’s legacy, Motsepe has requested that the CAF flag and the flags of all CAF Member Associations be flown at half-mast for five days, until August 13, 2024.
President Issa Hayatou’s contributions to African football will be remembered fondly. May his soul rest in peace.
