Dr Orji Uzor Kalu's FIFA Presidency ambition.
Speaking in Zurich, Blatter said "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", Blatter told the Swiss Radio
monitored on Sunday.
Blatter said though Kalu had not formally declared his interest, it
was in the best interest of Africa to nominate him because of his deep
passion for the game. "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.
Kalu and Segun Odegbami are the two candidates vying for the post from Africa.
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