Djibrilla Hima Hamidou

Djibrilla Hima Hamidou is a Nigerien military officer and football official. He is known as "Pelé".

Early life

Djibrilla Hima Hamidou was born in Niamey and belongs to the Zarma ethnic group.

Career

In 1999, he was linked to the 1999 Nigerien coup d'état. He was also Spokesperson of the National Reconciliation Council of Niger, a military junta.
In 2013, Hamidou was re-elected President of the Federeation of Nigerien Football for a four-year term.
In 2023, he was reportedly one of the leaders of the 2023 Nigerien coup d'état.
In 2024, he was appointed to the FIFA Council.