• Independent ethics committee ‘looking into’ claims
• President of Gabon league among those accused
Fifa has confirmed its independent ethics committee has opened an investigation into allegations of widespread
Sexual Abuse in Gabonese
Football.
The former coach of Gabon’s Under-17 coach is facing charges of raping minors and
Sexual Assault along with two other coaches after accusations by alleged victims were reported by the Guardian. Patrick Assoumou Eyi – known as “Capello” - faces up to 30 years in
prison if found guilty of charges that could also include attempted rape on minors and endangering the life of another.