By Peter Omopo
July 6, 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, as Special Adviser to its President, Patrice Motsepe.
The announcement was made on Saturday during a live-streamed press conference hosted by Motsepe on YouTube, marking Pinnick’s return to the upper echelons of African football administration.
“I did not know Amaju is so loved in CAF,” Motsepe remarked while unveiling Pinnick’s new role.
With this appointment, Pinnick will now attend all CAF Executive Committee meetings in an advisory capacity, providing strategic counsel to the CAF leadership.
The new role is seen as both a recognition of Pinnick’s longstanding service and influence in African football and a reaffirmation of his contributions to the sport’s development on the continent. Pinnick, who previously served as a CAF Executive Committee member and held other influential posts within international football bodies, brings with him a wealth of experience and networks.
His appointment is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s presence in continental football governance.
