World governing body of soccer, FIFA, has reacted to the alleged arrest of the president of CAF, Ahmed Ahmed, on Thursday in Paris.
FIFA in a statement on it’s website reads;
“FIFA has taken note of the alleged events concerning Mr Ahmad Ahmad, who is being questioned by the French authorities in relation to allegations related to his mandate while President of CAF.
“The body is unaware of the details surrounding this investigation and is therefore not in a position to make any comment on it specifically.
“We are
“As a matter of due process, everyone has the right to the presumption of innocence, but as the FIFA President reiterated yesterday, FIFA is fully committed to eradicating all forms of wrongdoing at any level in football. Anyone found to have committed illicit or illegal acts has no place in football.
“FIFA is now clean from the scandals that tarnished its reputation and this same determination should prevail in governing bodies such confederations. FIFA will be at the forefront of ensuring that this is enforced by everyone involved in football,” The statement concludes.