Man who helped expose Africa's corrupt referees shot dead

A Ghanaian undercover journalist has been shot dead [Courtesy]

Ahmed Hussein, a Ghanaian undercover journalist who aided in exposing corruption in African football has been shot dead in Accra.

Hussein is said to have been part of a crew led by Anas Aremeyaw – an award-winning journalist whose exposés led to the banning of some of Africa’s biggest football officials.  

According to a police spokesperson who spoke to Agence France-Presse (AFP), seen by Game Yetu, Hussein was shot on the chest and neck by unknown gunmen as he was headed home.

"Sad news, but we shall not be silenced. Rest in peace, Ahmed," tweeted Aremeyaw, confirming the death of his colleague.

It is said that Hussein had complained to authorities after pictures of his face were displayed on national television.

The chairman of one of Ghana’s media regulators Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh condemned the killing, adding that authorities should act fast to get to the persons involved.

"It will be in the national interest to arrest the perpetrators of this crime," said Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh.