Thursday, February 11

2017 Afcon qualification non-negotiable – Pinnick

Nigeria’s qualification for the 2017 African Nations Cup is “non-negotiable” President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared ahead of a crucial ‘two-header’ qualifying fixture against Egypt.The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2015 Afcon; the 2nd time in the last 3 edition of the continental showpiece.

Pinnick’s comments come after the latest crisis in the FA involving a ranting Coach and the reported resignation of members of the Technical and Development Committee.


” The leadership, Myself (Pinnick), Seyi Akinwunmi,Shehu Dikko and even Green (Christopher) We’ve been going round trying to talk to people making them understand that what is elemental, what is key right now is Nigeria’s qualification for the next Nations Cup which we consider non-negotiable [sic].

” We have to qualify; its a major thing, but thank God we have about 45 days to that major event and thank God I’ve been talking to the players beyond what is going on and they are all very excited.”

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