The independent investigatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee has initiated formal proceedings against three senior officials of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) following an examination of potential financial irregularities involving FIFA‑allocated funds.
The action stems from information and documentation obtained through a review process initiated by FIFA, which pointed to potential financial inconsistencies in the use of designated funds. Based on the material gathered, the investigatory chamber determined that a prima facie basis exists to open proceedings for possible breaches of the FIFA Code of Ethics.
The chairperson of the investigatory chamber has therefore decided to open formal proceedings against:
Jean Guy Mayolas, President of FECOFOOT and a member of the FIFA Media and Communications Committee;
Wantete Badji, General Secretary of FECOFOOT; and
Raoul Kanda, Finance Director of FECOFOOT.
The conduct under review is suspected to amount to potential violations of the FIFA Code of Ethics, including but not limited to:
Article 29 – Misappropriation and misuse of funds;
Article 25 – Forgery and falsification;
Article 20 – Conflicts of interest; and
Article 21 – Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits.
The list of possible violations remains subject to modification as further information becomes available during the course of the proceedings.
These disciplinary proceedings follow a separate criminal judgment earlier this month in the Republic of Congo.
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, a criminal court in the capital, Brazzaville, convicted Jean‑Guy Mayolas, along with his wife and son, in absentia on charges of embezzling $1.1 million in FIFA funds. According to media reports, the three were sentenced to life in prison, and their current whereabouts remain unknown.
FIFA has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the responsible use of its funds across all member associations and to safeguarding the integrity of football administration worldwide.