The mortal remains of former Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Issa Hayatou, has arrived in Cameroon for final burial.
Hayatou, who was made interim president of FIFA during its corruption crisis in 2015, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Paris.
A special reception and prayer service was organized at the Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, where a multitude of mourners gathered to pay their respects to the former leader of Africa football.
Among the attendees were significant figures in the football world, including Hayatou’s successor, Ahmad Ahmad, and his long-time friend, Constant Omari.
Samuel Eto’o, the current president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), who has often expressed admiration for Hayatou’s contributions to football in Africa was also present.
Hayatou led African football for nearly three decades.
