Pinnick's FIFA Council Seat Falls Just One Vote Short in Stunning Election Upset

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Melvin Pinnick loses seat on FIFA Council after narrowly falling short by a single vote in elections.

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Melvin Pinnick lost his seat on the FIFA Council after a narrow one-vote margin in elections at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly meeting of FIFA. The outcome marks a significant change for Africa's football governing body, with implications for its global representation. Pinnick had been a key figure on the FIFA Council since 2015 and played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's policies and decisions. His loss may lead to changes in Africa's representation on the council.