Samoura happy with strides made by CAF executive

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has said she is happy with the dedication and the level of commitment by the leaders of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Executive committee to take it forward.

Samoura, who has been on a special mission to Africa as a Special FIFA Delegate to Africa ended her two-day visit to Uganda on Tuesday where she will also inspect FIFA funded projects.

“So far my mission for six months has been unfolding as planned. We started with a forensic audit by PWC which will be presented to the CAF Executive Committee in a few days,” added Samoura.

Asked if she will continue to be FIFA’s Special delegate for Africa, Samoura made it clear that the CAF Executive will make the decision when they meet on February 2nd.

“I am very comfortable with what has been done since I arrived in Cairo at the CAF office. Am very positive with the level of dedication and commitment of CAF executive Committee led by President Ahmad Ahmad to take African football forward,” added Samoura.

The FIFA Secretary General who kick started her work in Africa on August 1st last year was meant to oversee operational management of CAF, including governance and administrative procedures, to ensure the efficient and professional organization of all CAF competitions and to support the growth and development of football in all countries and regions of CAF.

During her visit in Uganda Samoura met the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga and also officiated at the inauguration of the extension of the Uganda FA headquarters before touring other projects on Monday in Njeru.

The CECAFA region has four members who are part of the CAF Executive Committee; Suleiman Hassan Waberi (Djibouti), Moses Magogo (Uganda) and Abdigani Said Arab (Somalia).