Soccer
Khoza takes on FIFA role
2011-12-23 14:11
Johannesburg - Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has been handed a new role by FIFA in recognition of his contribution to African football.
The Iron Duke will serve on a global subcommittee that includes
playing greats Pele, Roger Milla of Cameroon, Ghana's Abedi Pele and
Portuguese legend Eusebio.
Khoza, who served as chairman of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local
Organising Committee, is already a member of a strategic body headed by
FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
It is unclear at this stage what the latest position entails.
"This is a great honour for me and the PSL to be asked by the
world governing body to serve on the football committee," Khoza was
quoted as saying by the Sowetan.
"It is a motion of confidence in the PSL by FIFA. Our league continues to grow as one of the top premier leagues in the world.
"I will make a contribution and also gain experience by serving
on the committee where I will be working with people of illustrious
careers in football.
"I appreciate this recognition by FIFA," said Khoza, who earlier on this year was included in the CAF club football committee.
The FIFA committee will have its first meeting on January 9.