
FIFA President Sepp Blatter
“You will find (that) he is very popular on the continent.
“He has done a lot for the continent. It is he who has set up the Financial Assistance Programme (FAP) and who through the Goal Project has built infrastructure in all of the countries,” said Nyantakyi.
Photos: Asisat Oshoala Shares Experience At FIFA Player Of Year Gala He also mentioned in his speech that unfortunately the European members of FIFA do not understand Blatter’s contribution. Some of them even argued that it was not Blatter’s money but that of FIFA he was using.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee member also shared his opinion:
“But that’s not the point. It is Blatter that set up all the assistance programmes that have helped boost African football.
“FIFA Goal Project is Blatter’s pet project, inaugurated not long after he came to power in 1998, and it has built training centres, accommodation, pitches and offices for cash-strapped associations.’’
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It would be added that one of Blatter’s challengers is FIFA Vice-President Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan.
UEFA president Michel Platini was said to be “pleased” that Prince Ali decided to enter the race.
“I know Prince Ali well. He has all the credibility required to hold high office. We now await his proposals and his programme for the future of football,” Platini said.