CEOAFRICA gathered that a three year ban on former CAF AND FIFA executive committee member, Dr. Amos Adamu has expired, making him free again to participate in football activities within and outside Nigeria.

Adamu who was banned in 2010 after the FIFA World Cup in South Africa following a petition sent to the world football governing body by the UK Bid Committee for the FIFA World Cup had however declared that he is not in a hurry to return to football administration in CAF, FIFA and WAFU.

According to him, “My interest is not to rush back to the international federations, but I am delighted that my ban has expired and I am free to contribute to the development of football and sports generally in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.” he said.

He also added that much has changed as he had gone through some transformations which had been worthwhile. “My focus is different now and those expecting me to rush back to football administration would be disappointed. I want to do serious business in sports. I am now a different person. This is the new Amos Adamu he said.

Adamu however expressed gratitude to the role played by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Sports Ministry and the National Sports Commission (NSC) under the leadership of Professor Taoreed Adedoja who stood firmly to defend him.