Kamal Shaddad (Arabic: كمال شداد; born 1935) is a Sudanese professor of Philosophy, journalist and sport administrator.
He was unable to continue his football career for health reasons, so he moved to work in the field of sports journalism.
[7] Shaddad was also chosen as a secretary and then head of the Central Training Committee of the Sudanese Football Association between 1962 and 1967.
[10][11] On 25 July 2010, he declared that he would fight for his right to run for re-election despite being barred by a local football association and the federal commission.
The commission cited a law stating that Shaddad cannot run for a third term without holding an international football position recognised by the sports ministry.
Political interference in football has led to sanctions in the past, with Nigeria, Kenya, and Guinea facing repercussions.
[19][20] The voting process was closely monitored by CAF (Confederation of African Football) Executive Committee member Suleiman Hassan Waberi and FIFA Regional Development Manager David Fani.
[21][22] The SFA's membership was previously frozen due to government interference when the Sudanese Minister of Justice certified an election that was not approved by the FIFA.
However, a month later, FIFA lifted the ban following an order from Prime Minister Bakri Hassan Saleh to cancel the Ministry of Justice's decision.
Al -Merrikh, founded in 1908, holds a prominent position in Sudanese football politics, having won numerous league titles and cups.
Eventually, the club's general assembly took place at an alternative venue, with fans protesting outside against Shaddad and demanding change.