Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou has been referred to Egyptian prosecutors for investigation over allegedly abusing his position.<\/p>\n
At issue is a deal awarding the broadcast rights to several African football tournaments to a media company, Lagardere Sports.<\/p>\n
According to the Egyptian Competition Authority, Hayatou is suspected of not opening up the tender to free and fair competition as required by Egyptian law.<\/p>\n
Caf is based in Cairo so the authorities say it must follow their laws.<\/p>\n
African football’s governing body had no comment to make, while Hayatou could not be reached.<\/p>\n
The 70-year-old is currently in Abjua, Nigeria ahead of Thursday’s Caf annual awards.<\/p>\n
Hayatou was elected as Caf president in 1998 and is serving his seventh term in office.<\/p>\n
Lagardere is not the subject of the referral, but says the allegation is wholly unfounded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n