[Exclusive] Togo Football: FIFA Confirms Ameyi to Remain in Office Until Next Elections

FIFA Maintains Current FTF Board Amid Calls for Provisional Administration

In a significant development this evening, sources confirm that FIFA has decided to maintain the current executive board of the Togolese Football Federation (FTF), led by Gabriel Ameyi, until the next elections — despite the official end of its term on November 4.

📌 Context

• The Extraordinary Congress to elect the Electoral Commission and Appeals Committee was postponed last week.

• Amid the electoral uncertainty, some FTF members petitioned FIFA to dissolve the board and install a provisional administration.

• However, FIFA has opted for continuity, choosing not to interrupt the current leadership during this transitional phase.

⚖️ Key FIFA Actions

• Mandate Extension: The Ameyi-led board will stay on until elections are held.

• Congress Rescheduled: The previously aborted Extraordinary Congress is now set for December 6.

• Clubs Excluded: FIFA has reportedly excluded USM (Union Sportive de Masséda) and Tigre Noir Zéphyr from the electoral process.

📝 What Critics Say

FTF members had submitted a letter to FIFA, arguing:

“No ordinary Congress has been organized in 4 years to establish Congress regulations, an Electoral Code, or a valid Electoral Commission. Therefore, it is appropriate to declare the end of the current board’s mandate and request a provisional administration under FIFA’s supervision.”

🔍 What This Means

FIFA’s decision is likely to intensify tensions among stakeholders:

• ⚠️ Critics see this as a missed opportunity for reform.

• 🔄 Supporters of continuity argue it maintains stability during an electoral impasse.

📅 Next Key Date: December 6

All eyes now turn to the Extraordinary Congress, which must:

• Finalize the electoral framework

• Elect the Electoral and Appeals Committees

• Set a clear and credible timeline for the FTF elections

Stay tuned as this story develops — the future of Togolese football governance is entering a decisive phase.