NFF: Chairman of Chairmen Ibrahim Gusau emerges Pinnick’s successor

Former Chairman of Chairmen of the Nigeria Soccer Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has emerged the brand new President of the Nigerian soccer governing physique.

Within the 78th NFF Annual Normal Meeting held in Benin, election into new positions have been held with Gusau, Chairman of Zamfara Soccer Affiliation defeating Shehu Dikko, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi and others to emerge the President of the federation.

Gusau polled 21 votes to emerge President-elect however a runoff was held after Peterside Idah insisted on one. Idah had polled only one vote within the first spherical.

Within the whole of 41 votes polled within the runoff, 39 votes went to the Zamfara State Ministry of Finance civil servant, Gusau whereas Idah additionally polled one vote once more.

Gusau, the skilled soccer administrator is anticipated to be accountable for the glasshouse for at the least the subsequent 4 years.

Doubts had emerged concerning the election holding after a courtroom order had stopped it, however a Courtroom of Attraction choice ordered a keep of execution on the earlier ruling.

The contestants within the polls have been; Seyi Akinwunmi, the NFF’s first Vice President and Mallam Shehu Dikko, the 2nd Vice President, in addition to present Govt Committee Member, Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande.

Additionally within the race for the NFF prime job have been the quick previous Normal Secretary, Barr. Musa Amadu, and Head of Security and Safety of the CAF, Dr. Christian Emeruwa.

Former Nigerian worldwide, Peterside Idah and a UK-based soccer administrator, David Doherty additionally vied for the NFF’s prime workplace.

Recall Pinnick served two tenures of 4 years every and his time in workplace is among the most contentious and painstaking of any administration.

He’s additionally the longest-serving NFF President in historical past.

Gusau’s victory additionally returns the NFF’s Presidency to the North after an eight-year hiatus.