Amaju Pinnick, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said that he had no influence on the appointment of Finidi George as the new Super Eagles head coach.
Last month, Pinnick recommended Finidi for the role.
On Monday, the NFF announced that the Enyimba technical adviser would succeed Jose Peseiro.
There are insinuation Pinnick played a key role in the former winger’s appointment following his endorsement.
The FIFA council member has now come out to denounce the allegation.
“The president (Ibrahim Gusau) is very capable, always working round the clock,” Pinnick told Lagos Talks FM.
“What I observed is that Nigerians don’t like to see peace in Nigerian football, they don’t like synergy. If I have a good synergy with my successor, I don’t think there’s any reason to say that I’m the one that chose Finidi George. Why should I be? Gusau was a key member in (Aminu) Maigari’s regime. Then in my own regime, he was very cardinal. He understands the dynamics, the theatrics, the politics, the game. And he’s an accountant, very prudent, so people should not just say things.”
