Confederation of Africa Football (CAF)  President Ahmad Ahmad was on Wednesday feted with an Honorary doctorate by University of Professional Studies, Ghana.

The honour was conferred on the CAF boss during a special congregation of the university which was attended by the President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo among other dignitaries.

In his acceptance speech after the conferment of the award, Dr Ahmad Ahmad expressed his deepest emotions and appreciation for the honour.

“I accept with humility, appreciation and pride this honorary doctorate degree,”Dr Ahmad stated.

“I dedicate this award to all the president of African football because they are the people who pushed me to this change in African football.”

Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Abednego presenting the award laud CAF boss for his positive impact on Africa football.

”Particularly, we are substantially aware of the positive impact you have made in football arena both in Ghana and the internationally,” Prof Amartey said.

Ahmad becomes the first major international sports personality to receive the award from the highly-rated university known for promoting industry.

The award recognizes Ahmad’s commitment to the promotion of the game in Africa and by extension Ghana, a country he has visited twice since becoming CAF president in March 2017.