Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has categorically ruled out any return to the helm of Nigerian football, insisting he has no intention of contesting for the position again, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Pinnick made this known during an exclusive interview with News Central, where he acknowledged that although he is still eligible to seek a third term as NFF president, the idea no longer appeals to him.
“I’m young. I’m 55. I can still be an NFF president. But do I want to be? Never,” Pinnick said. “I’ve done eight years, and I’m okay with it. So it’s moving forward. It’s helping the federation, seeing some of their inadequacies, and figuring out how to make it adequate.”
Pinnick served as NFF president from 2014 to 2022, completing two full terms marked by significant reforms and heightened international engagement for Nigerian football.
Beyond his role at the NFF, he also occupied key positions on the continental and global stage, serving as First Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and as a member of FIFA’s Organising Committee for Competitions.
His decision to definitively step away from the presidency signals the close of a major chapter in Nigerian football administration, with Pinnick now focused on contributing to the federation’s progress from outside the top office.