By
Sampson I.M Onwuka
FIFA President Sepp Blatter - Courtesy of FIFA
The resignation of FIFA's currently reelected President Sepp Blatter is one of the shocking development of FIFA in the year 2015. Sepp Blatter for good or ill has worked for FIFA for over 40 years and was recently reelected on account of his past records which has recently come under scrutiny.
In his resignation speech he admitted that, "While I have a mandate from the membership of FIFA, I do not feel that I have a mandate from the entire world of football the fans, the players, the clubs, the people who live, breathe and love football as much as we all do at FIFA.
Therefore, I have decided to lay down my mandate at an extraordinary elective Congress. I will continue to exercise my functions as FIFA President until that election."
Part of the reason for this short exit strategy was structural change at the helm of the FIFA organization which may require recent and capable individuals - perhaps young no mean radical to a system that is culturally tight-lip.
The structural changes in Football under Blatter and the reforms of National Stadium which has taken new meaning combine to sponsor a weight of responsibility for the Chairman who is 79 years old.
"The next ordinary FIFA Congress will take place on 13 May 2016 in Mexico City. This would create unnecessary delay and I will urge the Executive Committee to organize an Extraordinary Congress for the election of my successor at the earliest opportunity. This will need to be done in line with FIFA’s statutes and we must allow enough time for the best candidates to present themselves and to campaign. "
Perhaps the question that has remained to be asked is whether or not the President would aid the organization in landing a competent replacement or whether or not his final years can inspire actions which will define his legacy.
A legacy of changes at the upper realms of office compare differently from
"Since I shall not be a candidate, and am therefore now free from the constraints that elections inevitably impose, I shall be able to focus on driving far-reaching, fundamental reforms that transcend our previous efforts."
The Short list of possible replacement includes the following (1) Michel Platini (2) Prince Ali
Ben Al-Hussein (3) Issa Hayatou (4) Michael Van Praag. These men would consider the weight of the office and represent their interest and sponsorship as we edge towards the transition date for December 2015.
Michel Platini
Among the names that can be considered favorite in nomination FIFA - even for a short duration
is Michel Platini. The transition which FIFA needs is not expected to stray from Europe. It is hard
to look elsewhere especially the comfort of the office and administrative expectation that need
the approval of the football body.
Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein
One of the few representatives from Asia increasingly visible in Zurich Amsterdam. Between
June and December should allow him and compeer to position themselves for the office and for
a moment, there is a demand for improvement and participation of Asia football especially in
India, in China and in Pakistan. The trial of his Nations such as Arab Emirates and the Middle
East football association.
Issa Hayatou
African long serving CAF President.
The chances of his election is entirely slim, may posses wealth of experience which has no
arrival among the colleague but age and the slow adaptive psychology of team may present all
kinds of challenges but overall a matter great enough for FIFA or for any position of meaning in
football or administrative position.
Michael Van Praag - courtesy bbci.co.uk
One of the names from Europe with enough official football portfolio to earn his nomination as
FIFA president any given day. His position on football and European championship divided
between Europe, Platini, Cruyff, Rossi and Beckenbauer, and some other names from Europe
that need to be considered during the nomination process and elections perhaps.
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