THOUSANDS of text messages flooded the cellphone of Djohar Arifin Husin, following his appointment as chairman of the All-Indonesia Football Association (PSSI). Most of the messages came from well-wishers, pledging their support. Great hopes are being pinned on Djohar, the former secretary-general of the Indonesian National Olympics Committee, who now leads the PSSI.

A mountain of work awaits Djohar in his new job. He must restructure and revita