FIFA president Sepp Blatter, has congratulated Amaju Pinnick, on his emergence as the new president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
43-year-old Pinnick, who is the Delta State Sports Commission chairman and Delta FA boss, beat other contenders in the elections conducted on Tuesday, to become Alhaji Aminu Maigari’s successor
“I wish you good luck, strength and every success for your new role and look forward to meeting you soon,” Blatter said in a letter to Pinnick.
There were fears that Nigeria would receive a ban, if the world governing body did not ratify the elections. But Blatter expressed his happiness witht its conduct.
“I would like to extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes of success on the occasion of your election as the new president of the Nigeria Football Federation,” Blatter added.
“Your knowledge and experience will certainly have an important impact on the stable development of our beautiful game in your country. You can rely on my personal support and Fifa’s assistance in order to reach this goal.
“The doors of the home of Fifa are open whenever you wish to discuss any relevant issues concerning the game and its governance.”
Pinnick will lead the NFF till 2018.
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