CAF Security Chief to run for NFF presidency

The Head of Safety and Security, Confederation of African Football, Dr Christian Emeruwa has officially declared his intention to contest for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation.

The current President of the football federation, Amaju Pinnick, announced in April he would not be running for a third term.

Pinnick became the first NFF boss to serve two terms in office after being re-elected in 2018 and with another election just around the corner, he stated that family pressure led to his decision to step down.

Emeruwa said after several consultations with stakeholders, he decided to run for the position.

He said; “I have been consulting with all football elders, and stakeholders and my consultations will still continue. Please remember me in your prayers.”

The doctorate degree holder in Health Education and Human Kinetics had served as special assistant to three successive Nigeria Football Federation’s general secretaries and coordinated safety and security issues at a number of matches and competitions for CAF and the world football body FIFA.

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