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AfricaPress-Tanzania:<\/strong> THE International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino has paid glowing tribute to the fallen Tanzanian President, Dr John Magufuli, praising his fight against corruption and poverty.<\/p>\n

In his condolence message, Infantino pointed areas that will stand out as Magufuli\u2019s achievements since he was first elected Tanzania\u2019s President in 2015.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with emotion and sadness that we have learned the sudden passing of His Excellency John Pombe Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Tributes are flowing from around the world to salute his memory and he would like herewith to join with them,\u201d Infantino said in a statement yesterday.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresiding over the destiny of Tanzania since 2015, renowned statesman, and charismatic leader, recognised for his vision, patriotism and actions for better governance and the fight against corruption and poverty, Magufuli will not be forgotten,\u201d the FIFA President eulogized.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the members of the international football community, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Tanzania Football Federation, to your government, and to the Tanzanian people in these difficult times,\u201d added Infantino.<\/p>\n

The newly-elected Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe joined other sports personnel who have condoled with the grieving Tanzanian nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters in the Tanzania Football Federation and to the people of Tanzania on the passing of our dear President Pombe Magufuli,\u201d the South African business mogul stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay God comfort and strengthen you during these painful and difficult times.\u201d\u00a0Kenya\u2019s FA chief Nick Mwendwa also sent his message of condolence to Tanzanians.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur hearts go to the people of Tanzania following the loss of President John Pombe Magufuli. On behalf of the Football Kenya Federation and the entire Kenyan football fraternity, I wish you peace and solace during these difficult times,\u201d said Mwendwa.<\/p>\n

President Magufuli succumbed to a heart ailment on March 17th, this year. His death also triggered the cancellation of a friendly tie that would have involved Kenya\u2019s Harambee Stars and Taifa Stars on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The Harambee Stars encounter against the Taifa Stars was part of preparations planned ahead of the resumption of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers late in March. They had already played on Monday and Kenya emerged 2-1 winners at Nyayo Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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