FIFA’s decision to oversee CAF is an embarrassment to Africa, Owolabi says (Punch)

Felix Owolabi, an ex-international, on Friday described the decision of world football governing body FIFA to take over the affairs of CAF as an embarrassment to the continent.

Owolabi told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos State that it was a development that should not be coming at this point in time.

NAN reports that FIFA in agreement with CAF arrived at the decision as a result of allegations of corruption and administrative hiccups.

“It’s a shame, honestly, that this is happening now. The timing is wrong. So many things are wrong. With all eyes on Africa, we don’t need this distraction. Read more