It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received the news of the passing of former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and former Vice-President of the Federation Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA), Alhaji Issa Hayatou, on Thursday, 8th August, 2024, in France.

On behalf of the entire Ghanaian football community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Alhaji Issa Hayatou, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the entire African football fraternity and FIFA.

Issa Hayatou's remarkable contributions to the growth and development of football on the African continent will forever be remembered. Indeed, he was a towering figure in African football, whose leadership spanned decades and whose vision helped shape the future of the sport across the continent. His legacy will continue to inspire current and future generations of football administrators and enthusiasts.

As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate his life and his many achievements. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

GFA COMMUNICATIONS