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Police occupy Djibouti FA headquarters
Police seize Djibouti FA headquarters as clubs push to remove FIFA council member.
In brief
Police seize Djibouti FA headquarters as clubs push to remove FIFA council member. Police occupied Djibouti FA headquarters after club presidents held an illegal meeting to oust FIFA council member Souleiman Waberi. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Police occupy Djibouti FA headquarters
Police occupied Djibouti FA headquarters on Sunday after club presidents called an extraordinary general assembly to remove FIFA council member Souleiman Waberi.
FDF rejects meeting legitimacy
Djibouti FA said the meeting was illegitimate as it lacked proper notice and failed to follow statutes for extraordinary assemblies.
Clubs demand Waberi removal
Twenty-seven clubs initially claimed they had secured two-thirds support to remove Waberi but Djibouti FA disputes this number.
Government intervenes
The government ordered Djibouti FA to hold an extraordinary general assembly within 72 hours after clubs escalated opposition.
FDF appeals to FIFA and Caf
Djibouti FA warned FIFA and Caf that using state security forces to remove officials could lead to suspension and exclusion from international competitions.
Waberi faces charges
Waberi and officials could face charges after police completed an investigation into suspected embezzlement and money laundering.
What it means
Police occupied Djibouti FA headquarters after club presidents held an illegal meeting to oust FIFA council member Souleiman Waberi.
