Prince Ali received 27 votes and it is reported that his support could go Infantino’s way here on in as he and Salman do not reportedly see eye to eye
Browsing: FIFA presidency
Amiesimaka told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos that Odegbami, his former teammate, in particular was not fully involved in mainstream football administration in the country
The six candidates are: HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, Mr Musa Hassan Bility, Mr Jérôme Champagne, Mr Gianni Infantino, H.E. Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Mr Tokyo Sexwale
Speaking on a local Swiss radio station over the weekend, Blatter said Africa had contributed so much to the development of football that it would not be out of place if the continent produces the next FIFA president.
He said: “Africa can produce the next FIFA president, why not
The source said since the story broke few months ago of Kalu’s intention, he has been going round the world consulting on the feasibility of the project
In the letter sent to Pinnick, APFON appealed to the leadership of the NFF to endorse Odegbami to contest for the FIFA presidency in the forthcoming election
Ever since then, no day has passed by without local and regional reaffirmation of the laudable intent by diverse and multifarious sports personalities and authorities. The outpouring of endorsements is such that if the final decision were to be a regional or sub-regional thing, the acclamations and ratifications would have presented the topmost football administrative position in the world on a platter to Dr. Kalu. However, considering the behemoth nature of the office, there are many dynamics and global stakeholderships
His words: “Apart from paying his dues and being a role model for most footballers globally, Odegbami is a brainy with lots of ideas to take the game to the next level
I don’t want to support a candidate that would travel to two or three countries for campaign across the world and would start asking the people to raise funds for him to continue the campaign
Nigeria is the only country in Africa that participates in all FIFA events in spite of the huge costs of these competitions, yet lack presence in the global sporting bodies.
The former Director General of the National Sports Commission noted that Kalu is eminently qualified to vie for FIFA presidency, adding that anyone who thinks in the contrary is only wasting his time
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He also unveiled a video message of support from Brazilian icon Pele who said he “trusted” his long-time friend to take FIFA forward in a more democratic way