FIFA bans Africa football chief Ahmad Ahmad for 5 years over corruption
23 November 2020 |
12:38 pm
The Madagascan official has been handed a five-year ban from all football-related activity for financial misconduct. His misappropriation of funds included a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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