{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Mathematical 7","provider_url":"https:\/\/mathematical7.com\/m7","title":"FIFA Presidency - My credentials (Part 1) - Mathematical 7","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HUJCnlfxqy\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mathematical7.com\/m7\/fifa-presidency-my-credentials-part-1\/\">FIFA Presidency &#8211; My credentials (Part 1)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/mathematical7.com\/m7\/fifa-presidency-my-credentials-part-1\/embed\/#?secret=HUJCnlfxqy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;FIFA Presidency &#8211; My credentials (Part 1)&#8221; &#8212; Mathematical 7\" data-secret=\"HUJCnlfxqy\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/mathematical7.com\/m7\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/mathematical7.com\/m7\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Big_Seg_FIFA_1.jpg","thumbnail_width":861,"thumbnail_height":831,"description":"Everyone interested in the politics of football around the world now knows that I am interested in becoming the next president of FIFA, the world\u2019s football governing body. Most people wonder where I got the temerity from to declare interest in such an elevated position. I completely understand their scepticism, or even cynicism, because, in truth, who am I to want to occupy the most exalted position in global football when\u2026I could not even win the elections into my country\u2019s football association when all I am is an ex-international football player when I do not belong to the \u2018cult\u2019 that has ruled Nigerian football administration since Amos Adamu became sole administrator of the NFA some two decades ago.   Having now thrown my hat into the ring what makes me think I stand any chance of becoming the next FIFA president in 5 months time? To start with I am not a foolish man to waste my time in a fruitless pursuit. God has given me the ability to think and properly weigh my options before venturing into the storm of a global election that would require more than just a credential as a former international football player to win. Indeed being a former player does not help me because, generally, with only a few exceptions, football players do not find easy acceptance in the club of football administrators around the world. A quick profile of all those that have become presidents of national federations, continental confederations, and even the FIFA presidency itself through the decades tells the story clearly. So, I can understand why recently on television even the president of the Nigeria Football Federation listed only my football player career to justify my qualification to aspire to be FIFA president. If that was truly the situation, that my exploits when I played the game and retired several decades ago are my only claim to qualification, then I would be wasting everybody\u2019s time attempting to contest for the FIFA presidency. Therefore, I think it is very appropriate at this time, as I follow the public discourse on the heated matter, to present what are my humble additional credentials that could convince even my worst critics that I deserve to be given a chance to take a shot at the office.   To start with, for obvious reasons, the February elections would not be \u2018business as usual\u2019 where money would be a factor, offering bribes, buying favours and votes. It would be decided by the choice of a contestant that has a pedigree, clear vision, charisma, fresh ideas and what it takes to pass the integrity test that can restore confidence back to the organization and its future activities. It would not really matter the person\u2019s race, colour, religion, political clout or wealth. For the first time, the field of choice is likely to be really level! That\u2019s why I stand any chance, to tell my story and let the world make their choice, either which way. So, kindly permit me to tell a little of my story first to my people in Africa."}