FIFA election: 'I look forward to working with you' - Infantino tells Pinnick

President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino has commended Nigerian Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, on becoming a member of the world's football governing body.

Infantino, in a letter, showed full confidence in Pinnick's experience and knowledge, adding that it will help him to continue being an asset to the world football community.

“I would like herewith to reiterate my warmest congratulations to you for your election as Member of the FIFA Council, at the 43 CAF Ordinary and Elective General Assembly, held on Friday in Rabat I have no doubt that your experience, your knowledge, not to mention your passion, your sense of consensus and your personal qualities, will help you to meet future challenges at the service of the world football community.

“I am convinced that, as FIFA Council Member, you will make an important contribution to FIFA and, most importantly, to the development of our sport, which unites us all.

“Sending you my best wishes of luck, courage and success for all the challenges that lie ahead, I look forward, dear Pinnick, to working with you already at the next meeting of the FIFA Council, which will be held by videoconference this Friday, 19 March,” Infantino stated.