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The president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and member of the Executive Committee of the African Football Confederation, Amaju Pinnick, is not intimidated by the events taking place at home
. The Delta Sports Commission was appointed match commissioner for the quarterback clash between France and Uruguay at the Nizhny Novgorod Arena on Friday.
He was previously responsible for the group stage between Portugal and Iran in Saransk. Monday as well as the Group G match between Tunisia and Panama in the same city on Thursday. Portugal and Iran drew 1-1 while Tunisia, one of Africa's five flag-bearers, beat Panama 2-1.
Pinnick was also in charge of the round of 16 against Switzerland in St. Petersburg.
The NFF president will also take charge of the first semi-final match, scheduled for the Zenit Arena in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, July 10, and the third match at the same venue on Saturday, July 14.
Since becoming a member of the CAF Executive Committee in March 2017, Pinnick has facilitated the appointment of several Nigerians to the FIFA and CAF committees.
Former Chief Justice of the State of Lagos, Judge Ayotunde Philips is a member of the FIFA Disciplinary Commission. Chamber of Arbitration) while Shehu Dikko, 2nd Vice-President of the NFF, is a member of the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee.
Seyi Akinwunmi, 1st Vice-President of the NFF, is a member of the CAF Youth Committee; Shehu Dikko is a member of the Club Competitions Committee and the Club Licensing System; Ibrahim Gusau is a member of the CHAN Organizing Committee; Yusuf Ahmed Fresh is a member of the CAF Technical and Development Committee; Obinna Ogba is a member of the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee; Dr. Peter Singabele is a member of the CAF Medical Committee and; Chisom Ezeoke is a member of the CAF Women's Football Committee
A senior defender from Nigeria, AU Mustapha is the chairman of the CAF Appeals Committee and Samson Adamu is now the CAF's Director of Competitions.
Pinnick was nominated for the first vice-presidency of CAF following the resignation of Nyantakyi – a big step forward to become a member of the FIFA Council, the most powerful group in world football.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday invited its beleaguered Pinnick
Pinnick, who is still in Russia as an executive member of FIFA, was informed of the invitation and is expected soon take flight. source able to know, confirmed that the commission was flooded by weighty petitions that only the CAF executive member can provide answers.
The invitation arrives less than 24 hours after the football fraternity The secretary general of the Nigerian Football Federation, known as Glbad House in Abuja, has spoken with the ambbadador Chris Giwa, who is now firmly responsible for the execution of the order of the Sports Minister, arrested Solomon Dalung.
Although the content of petitions and petitioners can not be properly established, there is some evidence that the issues raised could include, but not be limited to, due process, financial transactions and Administrative actions.
The World Cup in Russia, which started on June 14, will be closed on July 15 and the executive members of the world football governing body will remain until the end and will even attend a meeting before leaving Russia
. Pinnick was appointed match commissioner for the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between France and Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday.
The president of Tate FA will also take charge of the first semi-final match, scheduled for the Zenit Arena in St. Petersburg on July 10, as well as third place in the same place on July 14, stating that he will not be able to return until the end of the World Cup.
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