Audit Exposes Financial Irregularities in African Soccer and FIFA’s Continued Issue with Corruption

In early February 2019, a report was released showing that the governing body for soccer in Africa, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), uncovered millions of dollars of financial irregularities.[1] The legitimacy of the millions of dollars concerned cash payments that were distributed to executives and national associations. The review found issues across the board, specifically, the “possible abuse of power” and reported “potential fraudulent adjustments” in accounting records that were suspicious including payments for gifts and organization for a funeral.