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Cameroon's Ngoufounja vying for FIFA post

By Daily Sports on May 4, 2017

Cameroon's football administrator Zelkifi Ngoufounja is set to contest for a spot in the FIFA Council, according to latest media reports.

Ngoufounja has reportedly announced his candidacy for the remaining African seat on the council, just less than a month after his resignation from his position as FIFA Senior Development Manager on the continent.

Backed by the Cameroon Football Association, Ngoufounja will compete against Egypt's Hany Abu Rida, Tanzania's Leodagar Tenga and Frans Mbidi of Namibian for the remaining spot.

“My former position at FIFA has certainly helped to have a certain level of proximity with the 54 African members but it would not have suffice to just be in that position,” Ngoufounja tells SuperSport.com.

“The real difference comes from the commitment, achievements and trust earned whilst at FIFA. The real difference is that people know me as a principled man and one who will always put the continent’s interest first and who is never shy to express clearly his thoughts.”

It is reported that the Cameroonian has vowed to focus on youth development as his priority is to work closely with football associations to develop programs with sustainable resources.

“Despite the increase of funds from FIFA, the challenge remains and my objective is first to work with the members to ensure that they are in line with the criteria set by FIFA,” adds the 39-year-old.

“As one of the people who developed the FIFA Forward program at this level, I am certainly an asset for the continent.

“We have various corporate and international organisations that have programs targeting the youth and are willing to support youth programs and federations have not really tapped into those yet.”

Photo shows Zelkifi Ngoufounja.

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 4, 2017