Omari takes over CAF reigns after FIFA bans African football president for five years
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER CONSTANT Selemani Omari has taken over as interim president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after the organisation's president Ahmad Ahmad was banned by FIFA for five years for, among others, misappropriation of funds and several ethical violations. In a statement, CAF said it has taken note of the FIFA decision and announced that Omari, who has been acting president, will continue in that role. "The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF), which is concerned about the reputational consequences of this long procedure, maintains the schedule of all its activities and programs," the statement said. Ahmad, who…