Sudan/South Sudan: CAF President Welcomes South Sudan Delegation

The Confederation of African Football president Mr IssaHayatou received a delegation from the world's newest country, South Sudan on Saturday 24th September at his offices in Cairo. South Sudan became an independent state on 9 July 2011. Mr DuopPuochJoak led the delegation that paid a courtesy call on CAF president. Also part of the visiting team were Mr Rodolf Andrea Ojika, Mr Yohanis Musa Pouk, Mr Andrea AbdallaDimiti and Mr Sestilio Juba.

They discussed among other things the issue regarding South Sudan's admission into the football family. Mr Rodolf Andrea Ojika said that they were excited to be at CAF Headquarters and were relying on Mr Hayatou and CAF for support towards their admission into the International Football family.

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