Top CAF and FIFA executive member Amaju Melvin pinnick is optimistic Nigeria would be given the rights to co – host the 2025 AFCON
Politically , a new government would be ushered in by then and football is a key unifying force bonding Nigerians together
With top FIFA /CAF executive member Amaju Pinnick the dream is a creative possibility
Significantly, the new beginning would be a stepping stone for progress , solidification and upliftment
The Ex NFF president is considered the most influential football figure in African football politics and futuristically a towering figure to stand as the next CAF president
As a FIFA member Pinnick stands to support all the 54 member associations equally streamlined to encourage a joint hosting between these two countries because it will make a huge contribution to football development to both parties
Significantly, it would be a good move for both Nigeria and Benin , not only in promoting football development but also in other areas like tourism, investment, and trade.
Significantly, Benin Federation has confirmed that indeed both countries (Nigeria/Benin Republic) are in the advanced stage of working out a joint bid for the 2025 Afcon.
Reports of Nigeria’s intention to co-host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with Benin Republic may not be totally wide off the mark after the tiny West African nation confirmed its involvement in the project.
The host for the 35th edition of the continental championship is yet to be decided after CAF stripped Guinea of the hosting rights following a perceived lack of preparedness.
A member of the executive committee of the Beninese Football Federation, Imorou Bouraïma, revealed that in the proposal, Benin would provide two stadia while Nigeria will present four of the six stadia needed for a successful outing.
Similarly, Nigeria is a border country with Benin and have almost the same cultural values
Africa Cup of Nations comprises 24 participating countries and six major stadiums are needed
Nigeria has many but Benin in this bid applied for two large stadiums.
Its confirmed that the joint bid already has the political backing of CAF president and other top football officials
