Sepp Blatter wants a Nigerian to replace him

Embattled FIFA President , Sepp Joseph Blatter , has thrown his hat in the ring in
support of Africa producing the next FIFA President .
Two Nigerians, Dr . Orji Uzor Kalu and Chief Segun Odegbami , have indicated interest in
the plum job .

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.
“Nigeria is an interesting football country , which has participated in all FIFA
competitions, winning the U - 17 World cup four times and doing well at the big stage .
“Other continents should support Nigeria because of her pedigree .
“The world should give Nigeria a chance because she can bring a lot of positive
developments to world football . “
Meanwhile, Blatter has also urged FIFA to stick to the timetable for the elections,
affirming that this would ensure the credibility of the process .
CAF is expected to meet in Cairo, Egypt next week to consider the candidacy of Kalu
and Odegbami for the FIFA top job .
There is a proposal to bar any past FIFA Executive Committee member from
contesting the election due to their indictment over allegations of corruption .

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