AFC extends ex-president bin Hammam suspension

The Chairman of the Asian Football Confederations's Disciplinary Committee, Lim Kia Tong on Wednesday, August 15 has extended the provisional suspension of ex-AFC president Mohamed bin Hammam by 20 days.

Mr. bin Hammam was suspended on July 16 for 30 days pursuant to Articles 129 and 22 of the Disciplinary Code from taking part in any kind of football activity (administrative, sports or any other) in the area of jurisdiction of the Asian Football Confederation.

The alleged infringements include Article 6 of the AFC Statutes (Conduct of Bodies and Officials), Article 62 of the AFC Disciplinary Code (Corruption) and Articles 3 (General Rules), 5 (Conflict of Interest), 9 (Fiduciary Duty and Confidentiality), 10 (Accepting Gifts and Benefits), 11 (Bribery) and 12 (Commission) of the AFC Code of Ethics.


Here the link to the earlier article: AFC president Jilong seeks cooperation from MAs in investigation .