Mouad Hajji has announced his resignation as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
Hajji was brought in as replacement for sacked Amr Fathy on April 11 2019, however, the Moroccan has walked away less than a year in that position.
According to Caf’s statutes, resignation and appointment must be submitted to the executive committee, but Hajji cited personal reasons and the need to return to Morocco as drive for his short notice.
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“I would like to warmly thank President Ahmad Ahmad for giving me the opportunity to serve the football on the continent at such a level of responsibility,” he wrote.