Danny Jordaan challenges Issa Hayatou


  1. Glorea Bentil, AfricaNews reporter in Accra, Ghana
    The man who plotted and executed the running of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa Danny Jordaan is said to be gearing up to contest for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The New Times said Jordaan is seeking votes from the Cecafa region ahead of the elections in Sudan 2011.
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    According to Goal.com, Jordaan was part of South Africa’s delegation that graced the two-day Cecafa congress over the weekend.

    Jordaan’s profile rose after he guided South Africa to stage a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup. Cameroonian Issa Hayatou took the reins following the retirement of Ydnekatchew Tessema of Ethiopia and has been there for 23 years.

    Cecafa chairman Leodegar Tenga and former Ferwafa vice president Celestin Musabyimana will contest for one of CAF’s executive seats.

    Musabyimana has held the position since 2006 and believes he has enough ground and support to beat Tenga.

    During Musabyimana’s reign, Rwanda has hosted the U-20 Africa Youth Championship (2009) and is on the verge of hosting the 2011 U-17 African championship.



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