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Ahmad Ahmad, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement on Friday, the confederation said the 60-year-old, who is from Madagascar, is exhibiting mild flu symptoms and will self-isolate for 14 days in line with COVID-19 guidelines.

“After his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF, presented mild flu symptoms and submitted to the Covid19 protocol. Today, the test results are positive. The President immediately self-isolate for at least the next 14 days at his hotel,” the statement read.

“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.”

Ahmed’s COVID-19 diagnosis was announced a few days after  Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, tested positive for the novel disease.

The development also comes two days after he expressed his intention to run for a second term as CAF president.

The election is scheduled to take place on March 12, 2021 at an extraordinary general assembly in Morocco.