CAF President Patrice Motsepe Appoints Ex-NFF Boss Amaju Pinnick as Special Adviser
By Okafor Joseph Afam | Published July 5, 2025
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has been appointed as Special Adviser to the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe.
The appointment was officially approved by CAF’s Executive Committee during a meeting held on Saturday.
As Special Adviser, Pinnick, 54, will now play an active role in shaping football policy across the continent and will attend CAF executive meetings. His new role is seen as a recognition of his significant contributions to African football development over the years.
Pinnick previously served on the FIFA Executive Council, making him the third Nigerian to hold that prestigious position after Oyo Orok Oyo and Amos Adamu. Although he recently lost his seat on the FIFA Council, his influence within African football remains strong.
The appointment highlights CAF’s continued confidence in Pinnick’s leadership and vision for the growth of the game across Africa.
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