Constant Omari
Constant Omari Selemani (born 14 January 1958), is a Congolese football administrator and a member of the FIFA Council.
Constant Omari | |
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| President of CAF | |
| Assumed office 23 November 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Ahmad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Constant Omari Selemani 14 January 1958[1] Belgian Congo |
| Nationality | Congolese |
| Spouse(s) | Aimee Kasongo Omari (died 2016)[2] |
| Occupation | Member, FIFA Council |
In September 2015, Omari was appointed as the chairman of FIFA's Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination.[3]
On 19 July 2019, Omari was nominated to be the first vice president of Confederation of African Football, taking over the portfolio from Amaju Pinnick.[4]
FIFA announced on 27 January 2021 that Omari had failed an integrity and eligibility check and was barred from seeking reelection.[5]
References
- "FIFA Council Members - FIFA.com". www.fifa.com.
- Osano, Bonface (6 December 2016). "FECOFA president Constant Omari bereaved". Soka25east. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- "FIFA executive vows to improve governance and boost female participation in football". FIFA.com. 4 February 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- "CAF President Ahmad sacks deputy as purge continues". CNA. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- "FIFA probes African soccer leader, bars him from election". AP NEWS. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
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