CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Conveys Condolences on Passing of Former Nigerian Head of State Muhammadu Buhari

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has expressed deep sorrow on the passing of the former Nigerian Head of State, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari.

Dr Motsepe, on behalf of CAF and its 54 Member Associations across Africa, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family of the late President, the Government of Nigeria, and the Nigerian people.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of the former President of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari,” said Dr Motsepe. “On behalf of CAF and its Member Associations representing 54 African countries, I extend our deep condolences to his family, the Government of Nigeria and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the People of Nigeria.”

Dr Motsepe also reflected on his personal encounter with the late President:

“I had the honour of meeting President Muhammadu Buhari and was impressed by his commitment and passion for Nigerian football. President Buhari will forever live in our hearts and minds. May his soul rest in peace.”

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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