Issa Hayatou (Photo from Fifa)
Since the announced resignation of current Fifa President, Sepp Blatter, some have suggested that he should be replaced by Michel Platini of France. While Mr. Platini may be a worthy candidate, we here at FlourishingAfrica are throwing our weight behind current CAF President and Fifa Vice President, Issa Hayatou of Cameroon. Our reason for doing so is simple: Issa Hayatou has demonstrated excellent management skills in leading one of the most difficult confederations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This was especially demonstrated in his successful handling of the just ended African Nations Cup which held under the shadow of Ebola and calls for boycott. Unlike the World Cup where countries give bribes only to be able to host it, many African countries rejected hosting the just ended African Nations Cup, including Morocco and Ghana. In spite of that, the event went on and produced a worthy Champion, Ivory Coast. Also, even though everyone at Fifa seems to be under suspicion of corruption, Mr. Hayatou still appears untainted by it all. He would therefore make an excellent candidate to clean house at Fifa. Issa Hayatou should be Fifa's next President.
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