Djibouti football federation faces corruption allegations over fund misuse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Djibouti football federation is under scrutiny following a government audit that claims misappropriation and favoritism in the use of FIFA funds. A report from 2024, recently obtained, indicates that the federation overcharged for the construction of its headquarters. Local club officials have expressed outrage and threatened to boycott the league unless leadership changes occur. Mohamed Elmi Farah resigned from the executive committee, citing concerns about financial management. Despite these allegations, Souleiman Hassan Waberi, head of the Djibouti federation, stated that FIFA has found no wrongdoing, although he acknowledged previous flaws in bidding processes.
- •A government audit accuses the Djibouti federation of favoritism.
- •Claims include overpricing for a new headquarters funded by FIFA and Saudi Arabia.
- •Local officials threaten to boycott the league over leadership changes.
- •Mohamed Elmi Farah resigned due to concerns about financial oversight.
- •Waberi claims FIFA found no evidence of wrongdoing despite the allegations.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Djibouti football federation accused of misusing funds
"The tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti is embroiled in a football corruption row after a government audit accused its federation, largely funded by FIFA, of favouritism and inadequate competitive bidding.The allegations stem from a 2024 government inspector's report, recently obtained by AFP, that accuse the federation of "favouritism" in awarding the contract for the headquarters, and overpricing for many elements of the contract.
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