Issa Hayatou, the former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), passed away on Thursday in Paris at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness.
The Cameroonian football icon, who had been battling declining health for several years, had recently retreated to his hometown of Garoua in northern Cameroon, distancing himself from the sport that he once led with distinction.
Hayatou's passing follows rumours earlier in March of his death, which he had managed to overcome, demonstrating the resilience that characterized his career. However, this time, his health challenges proved insurmountable.
Born on the 9th of August 1946, tomorrow would have been his 78th birthday but he wasn't able to witness this glorious day.
With deep sadness in our heart, Degeniuz blog sympathizes with the bereaved family and the football community as a whole .
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