Following the sad news of the passing of Mr. Issa Hayatou at the age of 77, President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to Hayatou’s family. Hayatou, a former President of the Confederation of African Football and one-time acting President of FIFA, was a legendary figure in football administration.
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu expressed his sympathy to the Cameroonian Football Federation, the people of Cameroon, and the African football community.
President Tinubu emphasized the significant loss that the passing of Hayatou represents, highlighting his immense contributions to the development of the sport in Africa and beyond.
In closing, the President offered prayers for the peaceful rest of Hayatou’s soul and for strength to be bestowed upon his family during this challenging period.