Pinnick, a current member of the FIFA council said though he has a good relationship with NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau, he didn’t force any coach on him
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has denied rumours that he influenced the appointment of Finidi George as Super Eagles’ head coach.
He made this known after some Nigerians took to social media to allege he had hands in the selection following his recent comment on his preference for Finidi.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the former Nigerian winger was appointed as the head coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The announcement came in a statement on Monday, with the NFF Board approving the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to hand over the reins to the 52-year-old former Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis forward.
He clinched the position ahead of his closest challenger, Emmanuel Amuneke.
Reacting to innuendos that he made Finidi the Super Eagles’ coach, Pinnick, who is currently a member of the FIFA council said though he has a good relationship with NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau, he didn’t force any coach on his successor.
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Speaking with Lagos Talks FM, he said: “The president (Ibrahim Gusau) is very capable, always working round the clock.
“What I observed is that Nigerians don’t like to see peace in Nigerian football, they don’t like synergy.
“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 in (Aminu) Maigari’s regime. Then in my own 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.”
