Gianni Infantino, FIFA president,
says Amaju Pinnick is the legitimate president of the Nigeria Football
Federation (NFF).
Infantino disclosed this on Friday while fielding questions from journalists during a press
conference at the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia.
He said FIFA recognises Pinnick
as the NFF president, adding that the crisis, which has seen Chris Giwa take
control of the body, could cost Nigeria a ban.
“Well, Nigeria Football
Federation president is Pinnick. He is the elected president,” Infantino said.
“That has been made clear long
time ago when the issue came up four years ago and the issue came up again.
“The situation is very clear, we
have statutes and regulations that there cannot be interference in the running
of associations.
“Of course, for these reasons,
Pinnick is working here in Russia in an official capacity.
“He is the president, he is the
president for FIFA, he is the president elected by the members of the Nigeria
football association.
“And that’s the end of the story.
But if any external bodies believe they can change the situation, of course
Nigeria risks being banned like it happened in other countries.
“Because we have democratic
process and they just need to be respected. It is a very clear cut and simple
case as far as I am concerned.
“And we’ve made this very clear
and will make it more clearer.”
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