CAF shaken by new affair: $27,000 transferred directly to a federation president's account

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Congo

PoliticsCrime & Law

CAF shaken by new affair: $27,000 transferred directly to a federation president's account

The African Football Confederation (CAF) is facing criticism after transferring approximately $27,000 to the account of Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation. This transfer occurred before his conviction for money laundering and embezzlement. Mayolas, currently on the run, altered the federation's bank details to receive the funds without providing any justification, raising ethical questions about CAF's management.

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