AFC rejects Fok FIFA nomination

Wed, 10 Apr 1996, 00:00 WIB | Source: AFP

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Asian soccer powers will vote together to
stop the son of controversial Hong Kong tycoon Henry Fok taking
one of the continent's places on the FIFA executive.

Fok, a property and hotels tycoon with close links to China,
had held Asia's seat on the world body's executive since 1978.

He announced last year he would be stepping down but his son
Timothy will be one of two candidates to take over in a vote on
June 5, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said yesterday.

The other contender and favorite is Qatar Football Association
president Mohammed Bin Hammam.

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