CAF Elections 2017: NFF Delegation Arrives Addis

BY KUNLE SOLAJA.

The first batch of Nigeria’s delegation to the extra ordinary general assembly of Confederation of African Football (CAF) is already in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The delegation headed by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick also had the first Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, and Shehu Dikko, the second vice president.

Amaju Pinnick has more than passive interest at the events which will be rounded up on Thursday with elections.

He is a frontline candidate for membership into the executive committee of CAF and also playing a crucial role in changing the complexion of the headship of CAF.

To join the early delegation on Tuesday are the General Secretary of the NFF, Sanusi Mohammed, Director of Communications, Demola Olajire and Nasir Jubril, a personal assistant to the president.

Also in the delegation that planned to leave Monday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines are Senator Obinna Ogba, Ifeanyi Ubah, the owner of FC IfeanyiUbah, Mitchell Obi, the AIPS Africa President and former Super Eagles player, Chikelue Iloenyosi.

SportsVillageSquare.com gathered that the delegation will get their visas upon entry at the Bole Airport in Addis Ababa.