Amaju Pinnick Elected New NFF President Amid Crisis
After months of turmoil and uncertainty in Nigerian football, Amaju Pinnick has emerged as the new president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), following elections held at an extraordinary congress in Warri State.
🗳️ Election Highlights
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First Round Results:
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Amaju Pinnick: 25 votes
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Taiwo Ogunjobi: 9 votes
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Dominic Iorfa: 4 votes
(29 votes were required for outright victory — two-thirds of the 44-member Congress.)
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Second Round Results:
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Amaju Pinnick: 32 votes ✅
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Dominic Iorfa: 8 votes
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Taiwo Ogunjobi: 4 votes
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Pinnick thus succeeds Aminu Maigari, officially ending the leadership dispute that had plagued Nigerian football and drawn threats of suspension from FIFA.
⚽ What’s Next for Nigerian Football?
Pinnick’s election marks a turning point:
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He is expected to restore stability and rebuild the NFF’s image.
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One of his top priorities will be improving governance and resolving FIFA compliance issues.
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Fans and stakeholders alike will be watching to see how he addresses the pressing developmental and structural challenges in Nigerian football.
This leadership transition offers a fresh opportunity to refocus on the game, both domestically and on the international stage.
