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FIFA extends ban on Afghan official accused of sexual assault

Afghan Football Federation president? Keramuddin Karim [Courtesy]

FIFA have extended the suspension of the Afghan Football Federation president who was charged with sexual assault against members of the national women's team, the governing body of world football said on Tuesday.

FIFA said they had added 90 days to Keramuddin Karim's ban, imposed on December 12, at the recommendation of the investigating arm of its ethics commission.

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