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CAF President Ahmad Ahmad has tested positive for COVID-19, the governing body of African soccer said on Friday.
Ahmad, who is 60, has reported mild symptoms, is in self-isolation and will be in quarantine for at least 14 days, the CAF added in a statement.
This comes after he attended the CAF Confession Cup final in Morocco on Sunday.
Many African football officials attended the event in Rabat and were informed and asked to self-quarantine to prevent the spread of the disease.
“After his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, president of CAF, had mild flu symptoms and underwent the Covid19 protocol. Today, the test results are positive.
“The president immediately isolated himself for at least the next 14 days at his hotel.
“All those who have come into contact with Mr. Ahmad during the last seven days, especially during his trip to Morocco for the Confederation Cup, have been informed and requested to take the necessary measures,” the statement said.
Ahmad traveled little during the coronavirus pandemic, but returned to Cairo before traveling to Morocco to oversee the final of Africa’s second-tier competition.
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