Who's saying what as Ahmad shocks Hayatou to clinch Caf presidency

Reaction to Ahmad Ahmad’s shock win over incumbent Issa Hayatou in Thursday's Confederation of African Football presidential election.

The 57-year-old Madagascar FA chief won 34 votes to Hayatou's 20 to end the Cameroonian's 29-year reign.

Liberia Football Association chairman Musa Bility:

"Africa has made a decision, we are moving forward with football and we have chosen change over the last leadership.

"Ahmad is crying for all of us. I have been though struggle - I have been suspended. Today I am very proud of the effort and I want to thank all of my colleagues for making this possible.

"We have proved to the world that we are ready for the change that is blowing in football across the world.

Sierra Leone FA president Isha Johansen:

"I'm happy, elated, it is great. This is the change we were talking about, it is good for African football.

"I want people to understand that this was not a campaign against personalities, this was about changing the face and image of the African continent through football - and changing African football for the better.

Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission president Khiba Mohoanyane:

"I think Hayatou should have addressed the congress and said 'people, look I need your support - I might have wronged you here and there but please forgive me'.

"People must confess when the need arises

"But Hayatou did a lot for football and the dues he deserves must be given to him."

Malawi FA boss Walter Nyamilandu:

"The outcome the least expected but some of us saw it coming and I am very pleased with it.

"We now have a new president coming from Cosafa (Council of Southern Africa Football Associations) and it's now time to see new things.