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Issa Hayatou, the long-time leader of African football who served as FIFA’s interim president during its corruption crisis in 2015, has passed away at the age of 77. Hayatou, a prominent figure in international sports, held various influential roles, including president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA vice-president. His death occurred in Paris, where he was an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee. Known for his dedication to sports administration, Hayatou’s legacy is marked by both achievements and controversies.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an investigation into alleged breaches of governance and auditing regulations within its secretariat, following reports of grievances against general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba. CAF president Patrice Motsepe emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for corruption and violations of internal regulations.

Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, has been fined $200,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for accepting a paid brand deal with an online gambling company, deemed an ethics violation. While CAF found insufficient evidence for accusations of match manipulation, they determined Eto’o’s actions violated ethical principles. Eto’o’s lawyers contest the decision, arguing that CAF lacks jurisdiction and a formal ethics code, and plan to appeal.