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FG Recognizes Pinnick As NFF President, Avoid FIFA Sanction - Mhiz Rebecca - 08-21-2018
The federal government of Nigeria has recognized
Amaju Pinnick as the authentic president of the
Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).
This brings to an end the NFF leadership tussle
between Amaju Pinnick and Chris Giwa which resulted
in the World football governing body, FIFA to caution
the country over interference in football matters.
The news was disclosed by Mr. Laolu Akande, senior
special assistant (media and publicity) to Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo on his twitter account, who
also confirmed FIFA have been notified of the
development, laying to rest fears of possible ban on
footballing activities in Nigeria.
Laolu Akande
@akandeoj
The FG has already conveyed to FIFA its firm
position recognizing Amaju Pinnick-led NFF as
the current & only NFF Exco. Govt will also
continue to work with all relevant stakeholders
involved to resolve dispute in a timely manner. FG
is upholding NFF treaty obligations to FIFA
11:38 AM - Aug 20, 2018
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Recall that as earlier reported by Naija News , FIFA had
given the country a Monday, 20th August deadline to
withdraw all forms of interference in football
administration in the country and recognize Amaju
Pinnick as the leader of the country’s football
federation.