The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has announced and appoints its first vice president, “Amaju Pinnick” who is the current president of Nigeria Football Federation
In a letter signed by CAF general secretary, Amr Fahmy : stipulates that this appointment comes on the heels of the resignation of Kwesi Nyantakyi.
‘’Following the resignation of the 1st Vice President, Mr Kwesi Nyantakyi, CAF President, after consulting the members of the Emergency Committee, appointed Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick as 1st Vice President,” reads the letter.
“This decision is immediately applicable, in accordance with article 27 paragraph 2 of the Statutes, which will be ratified by the Executive Committee in its session scheduled on the 27 and 28 September 2018. We thank you for kindly taking note’’.
This is another achievement to Amaju’s career as he currently spearhead the Africa Cup of Nations committee which is in charge of organising the continent’s flagship event.
He is currently a member of the Organising Committee of the FIFA World Cup.
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