CAF President Ahmad and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura have affirmed that Nigeria has become a strong player in international football politics and therefore has a key role in driving the new vision of the Confederation of African Football. Th e CAF leadership made this declaration at diff erent fora in Rabat, Morocco during a two –day symposium on the future of the African game which ended on Wednesday.
In attendance at the symposium are Presidents and General Secretaries of CAF’s Member Associations, Chairmen of Leagues, marketing, media and legal experts, as well as legends of the game. Proposals and recommendations have been made to the CAF Executive Committee on a wide range of changes meant to foster rapid development of African football, and the body met on Th ursday, with an Extra-Ordinary General Assembly scheduled for Friday to consider recommendations for approval. On Wednesday, while receiving members of the Nigerian delegation to the symposium, led by NFF President Amaju Pinnick, Ahmad again expressed appreciation for the support of Nigerians during his campaign and particularly lauded the courage and spirit of the NFF boss.
“I appreciate the role of Nigeria, and this is time for the hard work, Nigeria must also play a key role. Th e CAF is for you and for me. We have to do the work that is necessary to propel the long –term development of African football. “Th e work will not be easy, and will demand energy and commitment, but I count on the support of Nigeria.” Samoura, who spent several years working for the United Nations in Nigeria before her appointment last year, said while also receiving the Nigeria delegation that Africa’s most populous nation would have to remain at the forefront in driving the vision that will lead to the success of the new CAF team.
