Odegbami aims to become next FIFA president.

Former Nigerian skipper, Segun Odegbami, has confirmed his interest in the FIFA presidency race, to become the second Nigerian interested in the coveted position after former governor, Orji Uzor Kalu.

According to Odegbami, the current scandal at FIFA is its worst crisis since its existence, as he looks forward to succeeding current FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Expressing optimism that he would get the necessary backing, Odegbami said “The world is very interested in who becomes the next president of FIFA, considering the present images and state of this institution. I see myself fitting into this role."

 
Others eyeing the position include UEFA president Michel Platini and South Korea's Chung Mong-joon,

“Moving forward," Odegami added "FIFA thus requires a new era of leadership that can restore the dignity of the noble sport."

He hopes to usher in “new and optimistic future for football that focuses on human, infrastructural, social and community development across the world.

“The choice of an African, specifically a Nigerian, may look far-fetched in this pursuit, noting the international coverage of FIFA and the historical trend in its leadership reputation,” Odegbami admitted.

He however is optimistic, expressing that "a closer scrutiny of the international football environment reveals the real possibility of such change.”

“My life’s ambition has always been to use football to make a difference in my local space and across the world.” he expressed, adding that “Football is what my entire life has revolved around,”

The Nigeria Football Federation, according to Odegbami has already been informed of his intentions.