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March 26, 2026
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FIFA investigating allegations of financial misconduct in Congo

FIFA investigating allegations of financial misconduct in Congo

FIFA announced on Wednesday that its ethics committee is investigating officials of the Congo Brazzaville Football Federation (Fecofoot) following allegations of financial misconduct...

✨ Key Highlights

FIFA is investigating officials of the Congo Brazzaville Football Federation (Fecofoot) for alleged financial misconduct, including embezzlement of FIFA funds. This follows a conviction in the Brazzaville criminal court.

  • Over €1 million ($1.15 million) in funding is suspected to have been misappropriated.
  • Key individuals under investigation include Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, secretary general Wantete Badji, and financial director Raoul Kanda.
  • Mayolas was sentenced to life imprisonment, while Badji and Kanda received five-year sentences.

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