Pinnick rules out return as NFF president
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has stated that he will not be returning to lead the federation.
In an exclusive interview with News Central, Pinnick emphasised that although he is eligible to run for a third term as NFF president, he has no intention of doing so.
“I’m young. I’m 55. I can still be NFF president. But do I want to be? Never,” Pinnick declared.
“I’ve done eight years, and I’m okay with it. It’s about moving forward, helping the federation, identifying its inadequacies, and figuring out how to address them.”
Pinnick served as NFF president from 2014 to 2022, completing two full terms in office.
During his tenure, he also held significant roles in African football, including First Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and membership of FIFA’s Organising Committee for Competitions.
His decision to step away marks the end of a significant chapter in Nigeria’s football history, as he looks to support the federation’s growth from outside the presidency.
