African National Congress ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has withdrawn his criticism of those who touted billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe for ANC President .
Leading the ANC is not like leading a football club and all of that. You work for this, he said in June.
Motsepe founded Mamelodi Sundowns, which has become one of South Africas most dominant and successful football clubs. He is also the President of the Confederation of African Football CAF.