Djibouti football federation accused of misusing funds
A 2024 inspector’s report accuses the federation of favouritism and overpricing in a headquarters contract tied to more than $1 million in annual support.
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Favoritism and Embezzlement: Big Scandal at the Djibouti Football Federation, Support From Infantino
Buried in a scandal, an audit report dated June 2024 highlighted "significant loopholes that persist in financial management" within the Djibouti Football Federation. Its president is also a fervent support of the contested president of the Fifa Gianni...
Suspected act of "preferentialism", suspicions of "misappropriation of funds", resignation of a high-ranking cadre denouncing "use of resources": the Djibouti Football Federation (FDF) is in...
Djibouti football federation accused of misusing funds
The recent success of Cape Verde -- which reached the knockout stage of this year's World Cup -- has shown that tiny African nations can succeed with the right organisation. So Djibouti footballers are furious at their federation over allegations it has misused money from the world football governing body, which provides the vast majority of its funding. Funds provided by Saudi Arabia for a new headquarters for the Djibouti Football Federation …
Football: Djibouti federation accused of misusing funds
The tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti is embroiled in a football corruption row after a government audit accused its federation, largely funded by FIFA, of favouritism and inadequate competitive bidding. The recent success of Cape Verde — which reached the knockout stage of this year’s World Cup — has shown that tiny African nations can succeed with the right organisation. So Djibouti footballers are furious at their federation over allegat…
Favouritism and overpricing: Djibouti football federation accused of misusing funds
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