NFF denies Pinnick applied for FIFA position

The Nigeria Football Federation has denied the claim that the Confederation of African Football rejected the nomination of the NFF President Amaju Pinnick for a seat on the FIFA Council (formerly known as FIFA Executive Committee).

NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, stated on Wednesday that at no time did Pinnick, who is a member of the CAF Organizing Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations, submitted form to be considered for CAF nomination into the FIFA body.

He wrote, “Although the truth is that Nigeria is big enough as a country to have a member in the esteemed FIFA Council, I want to say without any fear of contradiction that at no time did the NFF President, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, file form for CAF to consider him for nomination.

 “It is not an illegitimate ambition for a Nigerian to aspire to be in the FIFA Council. In the future, perhaps Mr. Pinnick or any other worthy Nigerian who is able to receive the support of the government will approach CAF to be nominated to the Council.”

He then added, “This administration has always harped on the fact that it does not abhor criticisms. What we are against is sheer falsehood made to look like facts.”