Nff president news
You're looking for news related to the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). Here are some recent updates:
Current President: Amaju Melvin Pinnick
Recent News:
- Re-election: Amaju Melvin Pinnick was re-elected as the President of the NFF in July 2021, defeating his opponent, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, in the election.
- CAF Executive Committee Member: Pinnick was elected as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee in March 2021, a position he will hold until 2025.
- NFF's Financial Crisis: The NFF has been facing financial difficulties, with Pinnick stating that the federation is owed over N10 billion (approximately $25 million) by the Nigerian government.
- Super Eagles' Performance: The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, have been experiencing a decline in performance, with Pinnick acknowledging the need for improvement and promising to work with the team's coach and other stakeholders to address the issues.
- Youth Football Development: Pinnick has emphasized the importance of developing youth football in Nigeria, with plans to establish a youth league and provide more opportunities for young players to develop their skills.
Past Presidents:
- Aminu Maigari: Maigari was the President of the NFF from 2010 to 2014, when he was suspended by the NFF's Executive Committee.
- Amarigua Sanusi: Sanusi was the President of the NFF from 2014 to 2014, when he was removed from office by the NFF's Executive Committee.
- Amaju Melvin Pinnick: Pinnick was first elected as the President of the NFF in 2014 and served until 2021, when he was re-elected for a second term.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking reputable news sources or the official website of the Nigerian Football Federation.