The President of the Confédération Africaine de Soccer (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe conveys his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the CAF Member Associations that symbolize 54 African international locations, to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of His Highness, the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The President of CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe mentioned: “On behalf of the CAF Member Associations that symbolize 54 African international locations, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani who was an impressive and visionary chief. His Highness the Father Emir was an distinctive and compassionate chief who contributed enormously to the event and progress of Qatar throughout his 18 years because the Emir of Qatar. His Highness motivated and impressed the individuals of Qatar and hundreds of thousands of individuals in Africa and worldwide. African Soccer has benefited immensely from its historic ties and partnership with Qatar. I used to be amazed by His in depth information of the historical past and socio-economic setting in Africa, on the events that I used to be honoured to work together with him. CAF will proceed to work along with the Emir, Authorities and Individuals of Qatar to advance the mutual dedication and historic partnership that was established underneath the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and strengthened and expanded underneath the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Might Allah consolation the Emir and the Individuals of Qatar throughout this unhappy and painful interval. The Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will perpetually dwell in our hearts and minds.”
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