Ahmad, who is president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), had intended to stand in an election in March in which he would have faced a number of challengers.<\/p>\n
FIFA said in a statement the independent Ethics Committee has found Ahmad guilty of offering and accepting gifts and other benefits, and misappropriation of funds.<\/p>\n
FIFA had \u201csanctioned him with a ban from all football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) at both national and international level for five years,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
It also fined him 200,000 Swiss francs ($200,000).<\/p>\n
Ahmad declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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