Pinnick Denies Apology to Keshi Over NFF Relationship
Amaju Pinnick, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has rejected claims that his administration contributed to the decline of late Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi. In an episode of “The Pinnick Tapes” on Sunday Oliseh’s YouTube channel, Pinnick stated he has nothing to apologize for regarding his relationship with Keshi, who led Nigeria to victory at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2014 World Cup.
Pinnick asserted that he maintained a cordial relationship with Keshi until his death in 2016 and dismissed allegations that his board worked against the coach. He explained that decisions made during Keshi's tenure were based on reports available to the NFF.
Pinnick's comments were in response to a question from a "Big Boss loyalist" who suggested that the NFF's actions contributed to the Super Eagles' decline post-2013 AFCON triumph. He also referenced his ongoing relationship with Oliseh, who faced similar challenges during his coaching period.
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