Issa Hayatou

Issa Hayatou, the former president of the Confederation of African Football, was a pivotal figure in African football for nearly three decades. In this discussion, his legacy is examined, celebrating how he expanded Africa’s World Cup participation and secured financial stability for the sport. However, the conversation also touches on the controversies surrounding his long leadership and the challenges African football faced under his rule. Join sports journalist Steve Vickers and ex-NFF president Amaju Pinnick as they reflect on Hayatou's complex impact.