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NFF boss, Amaju Pinnick no longer CAF 1st vice-president
President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick is no longer the first Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Pinnick, who has been playing the role since July 2018, has been dismissed by the continental football body on Thursday, and has been replaced by South Africa’s Danny Jordaan.
Former Delta Sports commissioner, Pinnick actually replaced Kwesi Nyantakyi in the role last year, following a FIFA ban placed on the former president of Ghana Football Federation amid corruption allegations.
No reason was given by CAF, but according to a press statement by NFF’s media director Ademola Olajire, Pinnick’s tenure as vice president was not extended at the 32nd Executive Congress held at Marriott Hotel, Cairo on Thursday.
“In line with Article 22(4) of the CAF Statutes, every two years when elections are held at the CAF Congress (as took place today), the CAF Executive Committee on the proposal of the CAF President, elects a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice President respectively from among its members,” the statement read.
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“Significantly the renewal of Amaju Pinnick’s tenure was not proposed by the CAF President because of fundamental differences on focus and direction.
“Pinnick accepted the decision of the President as it aligned with his own view having considered matters surrounding the administration of African Football which has dovetailed into the Nigerian Football space.
“He will, however, remain a bonafide member of the CAF Executive Committee to continue with his mandate as such.”
Pinnick was then quoted to have said: “It has been an excellent opportunity to serve as the number two football administrator in the entire African continent.
“My commitment to the game is perpetual while my support for my colleagues in the Executive Committee remains steadfast.
“I congratulate, Omari, Lekja and Danny on the assumption of their new roles as 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice CAF Presidents respectively,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is still on, and Cairo will host the final game on Friday when Senegal take on Algeria.
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