FIFA Council
Pinnick’s FIFA Council Exit Sparks Mixed Reactions
The Nigerian football community is abuzz with mixed reactions following Amaju Pinnick’s exit from the FIFA Council. Pinnick, who lost his seat by a single vote to Djibouti’s Souleiman Hassan Waberi, had been a prominent figure in African football governance. Former Green Eagles player Paul Okoku believes Nigeria gained nothing from Pinnick’s tenure, stating, “This […]
Pinnick Favored to Retain FIFA Council Seat
Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick is favored to retain his seat as a member of the 37-person FIFA Council. Elections are being presently held at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt. Pinnick is competing against nine other candidates for the available five seats. CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, […]