Hayatou arrived in Zambia on Thursday ahead of Sundays kickoff of the tournament the country will host from February 26 to March 12.
“CAF knows the continent of Africa very well that is why they gave the organization the right to host the Africa Cup because we are convinced that Zambia can host a successful tournament,” Hayatou said.
Hayatou arrives for the tournament opening ceremony as storms gather over his re-election with Anmed of madagascar mounting a strong challenge to his 30-year reign.
“We gave the tournament to Zambia four years ago so there is no relationship between the organization of this tournament and elections,” Hayatou said.
“Besides the president of the Zambian FA (Andrew Kamanga) is a friend from a long time we know each other from a long time.”
This is the first time Zambia is staging a CAF tournament since its failure to host the 1988 Africa Cup.
to stage a successful 2027 Under-20 AFCON?
Can LT be serious for once please.
Issa Hayatou is the Robert Gabriel Mugabe of African Football. He must go…!!! It is now for Great Kalu to take over.
“Besides the president of the Zambian FA (Galu Bwala) is a friend from a long time we know each other from a long time.” We have been noushing FIFA and CAF money for many years! I am even been the longest serving official in any sport. Even Els Mpode hasn’t served longer than me! I have even seen the income grow (even though the expenditure is high!) but I travel a lot and I always fly first class, stay at the most expensive hotels and eat at the best hotels only. That’s why I am seeking another term! Vote IH (NOTE: DON’T MISTAKE ME FOR HH)
For me honestly speaking this CAF president failed us! The only country that won the AFCON and never went to Olympics. Were was Mr Hayatou when Italy who never won any trophy were at Olympics and yet the country that won the Africa Cup of nations was left out. That was a failed leadership of Mr Hayatou. Utter failure!
Not Olympics but Confederation Cup representation…..
“CAF president Issa Hayatou is backing Zambia to stage a successful 2027 Under-20 AFCON.” I am here not to just criticize but this journalism is making us sick – really sick! 2027 -2027- 2027! Wow!
Ifintu ni Lungu
Hayatou is ‘slowly campaigning for the upcoming CAF presidency but little does he know that the wheels of change are already in motion.
All the best to the Zambia!
# Hayatou must go
In 2027 i will be 137 years ago,
In africa people doesn’t want to resign. ba caf president u have done ur part give to others.Go with honour