Caf Presidency: Africa Needs Breath Of Fresh Air – Ahmad

Caf presidential candidate, Ahmad Ahmad
Caf presidential candidate, Ahmad Ahmad/Photo: Getty Images

By Andah John

President Issa Hayatou’s challenger in the forthcoming Caf Presidential election, Ahmad Ahmad, has stated that the development of African football is his top priority.

The Malagasy de Football boss took his campaign to Nigeria on Thursday where he met separately with the country’s Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sports Minister Solomon Dalung, and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation in Abuja.

He stated that African football could not afford to continue with ancient principles and hence his decision to contest for Caf’s top seat.

“The rest of the world has changed in almost every sphere. Why must African football remain static? We want to bring a breath of fresh air. We are committed to a CAF that is transparent, that is accountable and that is more inclusive of the actors of the game.

“We will open the debate on whether there should be a larger Africa Cup of Nations (with more teams), and we have to think hard about infrastructure, real development, maintenance of facilities and filling the stadia during major competitions.”

Ahmad was reported to have also said: “I have very high regard for Nigeria, for what Nigeria has achieved in football and for being an economic power in the African region.

”I am really grateful to Mr. [Amaju] Pinnick who has been the strongest voice of my campaign, and I thank the government of Nigeria for supporting him.”

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