Issa Hayatou named acting FIFA president

Issa Hayatou has been named as the new acting FIFA president.

Hayatou, 69, a Cameroonian, becomes the first African to lead the world’s soccer governing body.

According to a statement from FIFA, Hayatou, will serve as acting president of FIFA. Hayatou insists that he will not be a candidate for president of FIFA in the February 26, election.