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China's Zhang to become AFC's acting president
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May 31, 2011, Tuesday
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CHINA'S Zhang Jilong will temporarily take charge of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after president Mohamed bin Hammam was suspended, according an AFC statement posted on its website today.
"In light of the decision taken by the FIFA Ethics Committee regarding AFC President Mohammed Bin Hammam, the AFC's most senior vice-president, Mr. Zhang Jilong will be the acting president," said the statement.
Mohamed bin Hammam, also a FIFA executive member, plans to appeal against his suspension over bribery allegations.
The AFC will be following the investigation as it takes its course, according to the statement.
"The AFC will continue its work in promoting and further developing Asian football in the spirit of Asian unity and solidarity," said the statement.
"In light of the decision taken by the FIFA Ethics Committee regarding AFC President Mohammed Bin Hammam, the AFC's most senior vice-president, Mr. Zhang Jilong will be the acting president," said the statement.
Mohamed bin Hammam, also a FIFA executive member, plans to appeal against his suspension over bribery allegations.
The AFC will be following the investigation as it takes its course, according to the statement.
"The AFC will continue its work in promoting and further developing Asian football in the spirit of Asian unity and solidarity," said the statement.
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