article_snippet.sent: Every one of Africa's 54 member countries will vote for Sepp Blatter in next month's FIFA presidential election, the continent's soccer boss said on Tuesday, referring to the 79-year-old Swiss as 'dear Sepp.'
article_snippet.sent: Sepp Blatter was also present, and made a speech to the African football leaders in Sepp Blatter role as FIFA president.
article_snippet.sent: Although the individual countries don't have to follow Hayatou's directive, Africa is expected to be a strong base of support for Sepp Blatter.
article_snippet.sent: With 54 of the 209 FIFA member countries eligible to vote in the presidential election in Zurich on May 29, Africa is the largest of the six continental confederations.
article_snippet.sent: The praise Sepp Blatter received in Egypt contrasted to Sepp Blatter uncomfortable reception at CAF's annual congress last month, when Sepp Blatter presidency was criticized by the three candidates standing against Sepp Blatter, and some European officials.
article_snippet.sent: Dear Sepp,' Dear Sepp said. '
article_snippet.sent: Sepp Blatter is seeking a fifth term in office to extend a reign that began in 1998.
article_snippet.sent: In former Portugal international Luis Figo speech, Sepp Blatter reflected on Africa's achievements during former Portugal international Luis Figo time as FIFA president, including this continent's first World Cup in South Africa in 2010.
highlights_snippet.sent: All 54 African FIFA members have agreed to back Sepp Blatter in the election .
  