The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has said that its president Ahmad Ahmad has contracted Covid-19.

“After his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday October 28‚ Mr Ahmad Ahmad‚ President of CAF‚ presented mild flu symptoms and submitted to the Covid-19 protocol and today‚ the test results are positive‚” said Caf in statement‚ adding that Ahmad is in self isolation.

“The President will immediately self-isolate for at least the next 14 days at his hotel. All those who have come into contact with Mr. Ahmad over the past seven days – especially during his trip to Morocco for the Confederation Cup – have been informed and requested to take the necessary measures.”