Reasons why Africa voted for FIFA President

Sepp Blatter has been undefined as the President of FIFA.

The 79 year-old was declared the winner of the election after his sole challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein undefined.

Sepp Blatter as expected led after the first round of voting.

He had 133 votes to Prince Ali's 73 votes.

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Seven high ranking officials including the Vice President, Jeffery Webb were arrested by the  Swiss Police over alleged corruption involving $100m in the past 24 years.

Africa however supported Sepp Blatter all through the election.

In the Confederation of African Football congress held in April, President Issa Hayatou, undefined.

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick also reiterated Hayatou's promise, undefined.

CAF and Pinnick according to reports delivered as all 54 members of CAF voted for Blatter.

The reasons all 54 member federations of CAF voted for Blatter are not far-fetched.

Sepp Blatter matters to Africa and is considered to be a good friend of the continent.

The Swiss delivered on all his promises  which include a right to host the World Cup (South Africa 2010)

Most significantly he's given 54 federations an opportunity to benefit and also made a big difference to grass roots football in Africa.