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President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, sent condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday.
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Mr. Hayatou was also the one-time acting President of FIFA -the world’s football governing body.
President Tinubu, in a statement, commiserated with the Cameroonian Football Federation, the people of Cameroon, and the African football community.
According to the statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described the passing of the legendary football administrator as a huge loss, underlining his contributions to the development of the sport in Africa and beyond.
The President also prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and strength to his family at this difficult time.
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