AFC President pays tribute to Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC President pays tribute to Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has paid tribute to Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah ibni Al Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah, the former AFC President who passed away today at the age of 88.

Shaikh Salman said: “On behalf of the entire Asian football family, I send my condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Highness' family.

"Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah who was fondly known as Sultan Ahmad Shah served Asian football with passion and professionalism and the news of his passing saddens all those who are involved in our great game on this Continent. He deserves immense credit for all his achievements with the AFC and beyond.”

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