SA football chief Danny Jordaan blames CAF for Tokyo Sexwale FIFA failure

03 March 2016 - 14:27
By REUTERS

Tokyo Sexwale's bid to become FIFA president was doomed as soon as his own confederation refused to back him, South African Football Association head Danny Jordaan said of his compatriot's failed attempt to lead soccer's governing body. Businessman Sexwale pulled out of the race, won by UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino, just before voting started on February 26 and Jordaan believes his chances were dashed when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) opted to back rival Sheikh Salman ...

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