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Amaju Pinnick Denies Involvement In Finidi George’s Appointment
- Former NFF president Amaju Pinnick denies influencing Finidi George’s appointment as Super Eagles coach.
- He emphasized transparency in the selection process.
- However, he highlights his positive relationship with current NFF president Ibrahim Gusau.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Amaju Pinnick, the ex-president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has refuted claims suggesting his influence in the appointment of Finidi George as Super Eagles coach.
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Despite his prior endorsement of Finidi George for the role, Pinnick denies any involvement in the decision-making process and emphasizes the transparency of the selection process.
Pinnick, presently serving on the FIFA council, clarified that while he maintains a positive rapport with the current NFF president, he did not impose Finidi on him for the coaching position.
“The president (Ibrahim Gusau) is very capable, always working round the clock,” Amaju Pinnick told Lagos Talks FM.
“What I observed is that Nigerians don’t like to see peace in Nigerian football, they don’t like synergy.
Coach Finidi George giving instruction to Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey
“If I have a good synergy with my successor, I don’t think there’s any reason to say that I’m the one that chose Finidi George.
“Why should I be? Gusau was a key member of (Aminu) Maigari’s regime. Then in my regime, he was very cardinal.
“He understands the dynamics, the theatrics, the politics, the game. And he’s an accountant, very prudent, so people should not just say things.”
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Finidi George was appointed as the Super Eagles coach over his former national teammate, Emmanuel Amunike.
He inked a one-year deal with the NFF, which includes an option for a one-year extension.
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