NFF Won’t Be ‘Stampeded’ Into Decisions – Pinnick

Nigerian Football Federation,
(NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has maintained that the federation will not be “stampeded” into taking decisions after the Super Eagles lost in Sudan on Saturday.
Nigeria is now in danger of missing out on next year’s AFCON as they are now bottom of Group A with a points after three rounds of matches.
South Africa leads the standings with seven points, Congo is second on six points, while Sudan has three points.
Pinnick expressed disappointment over the recent results of the Eagles but urged Nigerians to be patient as the new NFF Executive Committee is determined to do things differently and ensure excellence for the Nigeria game, all-round.
“It is embarrassing that as reigning champions, we are struggling in the qualifying series, with only one point out of a possible nine. It is an awful output,” he said.
“However, we want our people to be patient and not stampede the Federation to take knee-jerk decisions that will backfire in the end. We are on top of the situation and will take decisions that are in the best interest of Nigeria football.”
He continued: “We understand that Nigerians are furious over the fact that the Eagles are last in their pool and are in danger of not qualifying for the finals in Morocco. Everyone feels bad about this, including the members of NFF Executive Committee.
“I just want to call on Nigerians to have patience. This new board is determined to do things differently. We are passionate about the Nigeria game and what we want to achieve is build a sustainable football culture for our dear country.