World football governing body, FIFA has banned Confederation of Africa (CAF) President, Ahmad Ahmad for 5 years for financial misconduct.

According to FIFA’s adjudicatory chamber, Ahmad Ahmad, mismanaged funds (he used CAF money fund pilgrimages for Umrah to Mecca), breached duty to loyalty , abused his position , offered gifts and other benefits

This decision means that Ahmad cannot stand in next year’s CAF elections. More soon