Amaju pinnick latest news
Amaju Pinnick is the current President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Here are some of the latest news and updates about him:
- NFF Election: In September 2021, Pinnick was re-elected as the President of the NFF, defeating his closest rival, Ibrahim Gusau, in a keenly contested election.
- CAF Executive Committee Member: In March 2021, Pinnick was elected as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, a position he will hold for the next four years.
- FIFA Council Member: In March 2021, Pinnick was also elected as a member of the FIFA Council, the highest decision-making body in world football.
- Nigeria's 2022 World Cup Qualification: Under Pinnick's leadership, the Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana in a playoff tie.
- NFF's Financial Challenges: In recent times, the NFF has faced financial challenges, which have affected the development of Nigerian football. Pinnick has been working to address these challenges and secure funding for the federation.
- Youth Football Development: Pinnick has been prioritizing youth football development in Nigeria, with the aim of producing more talented players for the national teams. He has also been working to improve the infrastructure and facilities for youth football in the country.
- Conflict with Nigerian Government: In 2020, Pinnick was involved in a public spat with the Nigerian government over the allocation of funds for football development in the country. The dispute was eventually resolved, but it highlighted the challenges faced by the NFF in securing funding for its activities.
These are some of the latest news and updates about Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation.