Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
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"When people have been loyal to you, you never stab them in the back."
— Patrice Motsepe , Executive
"What is wrong with making more money and sharing that money with those that need it most?"
— Rogers Byamukama , Executive
"I think people have got to be really realistic here in knowing where we want to see football going in the coming years."
— Isha Johansen , Executive
Key People
President of FIFA.
Isha Johansen is a prominent figure in football administration.
President of the Confederation of African Football who supported Omar Artan's opportunity.
Rogers Byamukama is a representative of Uganda's football federation.
He is the former general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
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Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
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