Sepp Blatter, who’s been
suspended as FIFA President, has backed Nigerian billionaire-politician,
Orji Uzor Kalu, to succeed him at the helm of world football. Blatter, who’s facing corruption charges, has thrown his weight
behind Orji Kalu, who also has a case with the Economic and Financial
Commission, Nigerian anti-graft agency.
The long-serving FIFA President announced his support for Orji Kalu on Sunday, while speaking on a Zurich-based radio station. Blatter said the former governor of Abia state possesses the needed
amount of contacts and required experience to take up the role of FIFA
President.
“The position of the FIFA president is too important to be left to
just anybody. I have heard of some candidates who want to take over from
me. But I find the Businessman from Nigeria Kalu very qualified and
interesting because he is not only a businessman, but a politician with
lots of contacts and corporate experience. He can bring his great
experiences to bear in the running of world football.
He is passionate about the game. I remember how he sponsored one of
Nigerian clubs to win the CAF championship twice. He is a man that can
take world football to the next level.”
“If Africa hopes to win the support of other federations, then they
must queue behind the Nigerian business man. Football has developed
beyond just anybody taking over.
I sacked Jerome Champgne in 2010 so how can he come back to lead an
Association he tried to destroy. You need a man who can command respect
and win friends for football. With Kalu Africa stands a better chance.”
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