Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper cleared to run for NFF Presidency

Former Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper and Soccer Africa on Supersport pundit has been cleared to vie for the NFF’s Presidency

The Nigeria Soccer Federation will maintain its Presidential election on the thirtieth of September in Benin Metropolis with no less than eight candidates in rivalry.

Present Vice Presidents, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko are within the run-in whereas Peterside Idah, a former Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper can be working to succeed Amaju Pinnick.

Idah was the Tremendous Eagles’ Media Officer when the workforce gained the 2013 AFCON in South Africa.

CAF’s Head of Safety, Dr Christian Emeruwa can be vying for the NFF Presidency, whereas former NFF Vice President and skilled soccer administrator, Amanze Uchegbulam can be amongst the hopefuls.

Others are Abba Abdullahi Yola, Musa Amadu, David-Buhari Doherty, Adam Mouktar Mohammed, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and Suleiman Kwande.

Two of the aspirants Marcellinus Anyanwu and Paul Yusuf have been disqualified because of invalid nominations.

Pinnick has been President of the NFF since rising for the primary time in 2014. He went on to win once more in 2018 and there have been rumours of a 3rd time period bid however he has denied that a number of occasions.

With the intervention of the Ministry of Sports activities and Youth Improvement, a brand new election was ordered and will probably be held accordingly with the winner anticipated to guide the glasshouse for no less than the following 4 years.