Ghana FA mourns the passing of former CAF President Issa Hayatou

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed its profound condolences following the death of Issa Hayatou, the former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who passed away on Thursday, August 8, just before his 78th birthday.In an official statement, the GFA conveyed its deep sorrow and acknowledged Hayatou's significant impact on football across the African continent. The statement read:“It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received the news of the passing of former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and former Vice-President of the Federation Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA), Alhaji Issa Hayatou, on Thursday, 8th August 2024, in his home country of Cameroon.“On behalf of the entire Ghanaian football community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Alhaji Issa Hayatou, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the entire African football fraternity, and FIFA."Issa Hayatou's remarkable contributions to the growth and development of football on the African continent will forever be remembered.”The GFA highlighted Hayatou’s pivotal role in African football, noting his decades of leadership and vision that significantly shaped the sport's future across the continent....

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Ghana FA mourns the passing of former CAF President Issa Hayatou

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