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CAF Election: Amaju Pinnick Loses Bid To Retain FIFA Council Seat
Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick has lost his bid to retain a seat on the FIFA Council.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its Extraordinary General Assembly on Wednesday, 12th March 2025 during which elections for executive positions took place.
Pinnick was considered a strong contender to remain on the FIFA Council but fell short in the final tally.
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He secured 28 votes, finishing in 7th place, just outside the top six who earned seats on the prestigious body.
With this outcome, Nigeria loses its representation on FIFA’s top decision-making body for world football governance.
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