CAF: FIFA Clears Motsepe, Yahia To Contest

  CAF: FIFA Clears Motsepe, Yahia To Contest By Sampson Adedeji South African Patrice Motsepe and Mauritania's Ahmed Yahya have been cleared to run for the Confederation of African Football (Caf) presidency despite previous doubts over the duo's eligibility, BSNSports.com.ng reports Fifa's Review Committee has said both men can contest the 12 March elections, where they will take on Ivorian Jacques Anouma and Senegal FA president Augustin Senghor. The candidacies of Motsepe and Yahya were thrown into doubt earlier this month. On 8 January, a Caf statement said 'further checks were necessary before a final decision' on Motsepe, the billionaire owner of South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, and Yahya, who has led Mauritania's FA since 2011. A day later, Caf's interim president Constant Omari organised an Emergency Committee meeting whereupon it was stated that Fifa would determine the candidates' eligibility. Upon election, the Caf president automatically assumes a vice-presidency role with the global body.