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Can Football Leaders in Africa Ever Be Held Accountable?
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Can Football Leaders in Africa Ever Be Held Accountable?

Celebrity status, political power, and judicial manipulation preserve African football federation leaders, even when they're in prison. World of Crime investigates.

Oct 08, 2024
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by Alex Mahoney

Names to Remember:

  • Moses Magogo, 47, President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). Convicted of illegally reselling World Cup tickets and sanctioned by the US Treasury.

  • Mamoutou Touré, 55, President of the Malian Football Federation (FEMAFOOT). Re-elected while in prison awaiting trial for embezzling $28 million in public funds.

  • Samuel Eto'o, 43, President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) and four-time African Footballer of the Year. Accused of match-fixing, tax fraud, and violating ethics through betting endorsements.

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