CAF turns to in-house legal chief as judicial shake up signals reform drive
In a decisive move to rebuild trust in its disciplinary system, the Confederation of African Football has parted ways with Djiboutian official Yasin Osman Robleh after six years at the helm of its judicial bodies.
The development marks a significant internal reset for the continental football authority as it seeks to reinforce the credibility of its legal processes.
The decision, confirmed by CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba, ends Robleh’s tenure overseeing the confederation’s disciplinary and investigative committees since 2019.
His departure follows mounting scrutiny over recent rulings that sparked debate across African football circles.
Central to the controversy were sanctions handed down after the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The disciplinary outcomes from that high-profile fixture triggered widespread criticism and intensified calls for transparency and consistency within CAF’s legal framework.
In response, CAF’s Executive Committee has opted for continuity with reform by appointing Togolese lawyer Cedric Egai as interim head of the judicial bodies.
Currently serving as the confederation’s Director of Legal Affairs, Egai is tasked with stabilising the organisation’s legal arm while the search for a substantive replacement gets underway a transition widely viewed as a pivotal moment in CAF’s governance evolution.
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