Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has thrown his weight behind the Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in the FIFA World Cup and other competitions, saying the initiative should be judged on its merits.
Pinnick, who serves as deputy chairperson of FIFA’s Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino has consistently introduced reforms that have benefited football associations across the world.
The proposal, unveiled by FIFA earlier this week, would allow private investors to acquire stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions. The plan has drawn criticism from the Union of European Football Associations and other stakeholders.
Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Thursday, Pinnick said the proposal should not be viewed as controversial, arguing that it has the potential to generate more revenue for FIFA’s member associations.
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