Some media outlets reported that the CAF chief could not attend the FIFA Council gathering because he could not secure a US visa, but the continental body has brushed away the reports and called for respectful journalism.
“The Confederation Africaine de Football is astonished by the ulterior motives of the persons circulating such false information, without verifying its authenticity.
“We confirm to the African football family that at no time was CAF President Ahmad Ahmad refused an entry visa to the USA,” a statement from CAF read in part.
No reason has however been given for Ahmad’s absence from the FIFA Council meeting, which took place in Miami on 15 March.
CAF however confirmed that the president was in possession of a visa.
“Like the other members of the FIFA Council, he is in possession of a valid visa issued by the Embassy of the United States of America in Egypt,” the authority said.
