DR Congo: Omari released from detention amid ongoing investigations

The president of the DR Congo Football Federation (Fecofa) who is also a member of the FIFA Council and second vice-president of the Confederation of African Football, Constant Omari Selemani has been released from custody. This follows after he was detained on Tuesday together with sports ministry secretary-general Barthelemy Okito and two Fecofa vice-presidents, Roger Bondembe and Theobad Binamungu over an inquiry into misuse of public funds in organizing Africa’s club and international matches.

The amount in question is up to (USD) $1m for four matches. Reacting to his release, Omari posted the following on his Twitter account:

"My sincere thanks to the real justice authorities who have finally realized that you cannot simply accuse officials based on lies, hatred, and jealousy."

Fifa have however highlighted that the case is not yet water under the bridge.

"Fifa is closely following the matter and gathering additional information but has no further statement to make at this stage.” - FIFA