Interview: Zhang Jilong at work as AFC Acting President

Zhang Jilong is getting down to work as the acting president of the Asian Football Confederation, in Kuala Lumpur. He talked about his feelings on being the first Chinese to have the job, and gave a CCTV correspondent in the Malaysian capital a preview of what he hopes to do in the position.

The 59-year-old Zhang is a highly respected and well-known sports administrator. He's served in several key positions in his AFC career, which spans 30 years.

Zhang served as the Director of the Sports Department at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He was also a member of the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee.

Exclusive interview: AFC acting Pres. Zhang Jilong

With Asian Football Confederation head Mohammed bin Hammam at the center of the FIFA scandal, China's Zhang Jilong has been named Acting President of the AFC.

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Zhang Jilong is AFC Acting President

Asian Football Confederation President Mohamed bin Hammam was one of the biggest names singled out. His suspension put the AFC in need of a new leader, and that seat has been filled by China's Zhang Jilong. He will temporarily take charge of the AFC as acting president, according to a statement posted on the organization's website Tuesday. Full story&! gt;>< /em>

Acting AFC president Zhang to seek stableness for the organization

To keep AFC in a stable state amid the current chaos is the priority, said acting president Zhang Jilong. Zhang was appointed temporary chief of the Asian soccer governing body on Tuesday after president Mohamed bin Hammam was suspended over bribery allegations. Full story>>


Editor:Liu Fang |Source: CNTV.CN


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