An erstwhile President of the Nigeria Soccer Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, says his appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Males’s Nationwide Groups Competitions Committee is a testomony of Nigeria’s rising profile in international sports activities.
Pinnick, who stated this on Thursday, in an interview on Come up Tv, expressed gratitude for the chance.
He said that his new place was not only a private milestone however a mirrored image of Nigeria’s rising relevance inside FIFA.
“The significance of it is a recognition of Nigeria, in addition to international sports activities. First, I’m saying that I’m humbled by the chance for me… the Committee for Competitions is an important committee, as a result of FIFA is all about competitions, organising competitions, which additionally consists of the World Cup, the U-20 and the U-17, even as much as the Membership World Cup,” he stated.
In response to him, the committee performs a central position in shaping international soccer, overseeing the organisation and participation of all FIFA tournaments.
He equally highlighted the illustration of Africa on the committee, noting the inclusion of different outstanding figures akin to South Africa’s Danny Jordaan.
He additional emphasised FIFA’s merit-based choice course of, noting that appointments are made primarily based on professionalism and integrity slightly than regional or political issues.
