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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 16 Mar 2017

    What does Hayatou's defeat mean for African football? http://bbc.in/2ndHcku  #BBCAfricaLivepic.twitter.com/EWsiFw94PX

    6:56 AM - 16 Mar 2017
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    • Philip Kwadwo Starbo Okwen P Mbah Abishai Lemana Royd M Chileshe Susu Cabeeye Emmanuel Ajang Adier Adetunji Franklin Chinasi FRANCIS ATULE
    43 replies 39 retweets 34 likes
      1. Okwen P Mbah‏ @okwen 17 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        it means the old & corrupt should go! #Cameroon #Biya #BringBackOurInternet #MoiCamerounaiseDuNet #FreeAllArrested

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      1. sheanny‏ @Shannymutata 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        ...what a silly question from western biased media?!!

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      1. Enuayi Koumadi  ▶️‏ @enuayi8 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        freedom !

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      1. Adetunji‏ @adetunjifunse 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Hayatou should have bowed out with honour when he still had it. He left it too late.

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      1. clifford muzyamba‏ @cliffmuzyamba 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        it means new ideas, fresh minds and advancement in African football.

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      1. Khaleefah Green‏ @GreenKhaleefah 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        change

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      1. Jerdi7 🇱🇷‏ @jerdi07 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        It's about time Africa, I am so much excited to hear this news.

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      1. Daniel Adjei‏ @adanny85 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        great news of total liberation

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      1. JaNE‏ @joeejio4 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The final death of a dying era and the beginning of a new one.

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      1. Olubunmi MAYAKI‏ @OlubunmiMayaki 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        African football is free now from tyranny, corruption & inactivity! Congratulations Ahmad Ahmad!

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      1. ODUOR-OTIENO‏ @uredospores 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        What did Blatter's exit meant4 World ftball; What Plattini's woes mean 4 European ftball; there's an 'African Spring' on the move

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      1. Eberechi‏ @fairestEby 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        mainly in Africa, this kind of questionable leadership exists. Mr Isaa is okay you tried for 29years. Let another take the baton!

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      1. Bidi Mst‏ @bmzzy7 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        finally he's out, goodness me

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      1. Given Mbethe‏ @GivenMbethe 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        To the people who voted Hayatou out thankyou

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      1. Pheztivall‏ @messiamf 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        It means his tutelage is overdue and not needed anymor.Hope Ahmed brings in a diferent but needed change to propel African sports

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      1. Kalaluka Kapungu‏ @wanchimbi 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #BBCAfricaLive the new CAF should demand an end to player pickets during tournaments caused by FA's poor preps & stealing

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      1. Barre Ibrahim Moudey‏ @moish4 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        end of tyrani style.

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      1. Barre Ibrahim Moudey‏ @moish4 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        a fresh start for CAF

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      1. Kalaluka Kapungu‏ @wanchimbi 16 Mar 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #BBCAfricaLive CHANGE!! The era of secrecy & FA chiefs stealing then crying interference when they are queried should end

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