Eni Aluko Scores New Role After Controversial Ian Wright Dispute Leads to Broadcasting Exit

ENI ALUKO has reportedly walked into a fresh football job only TWO months after quitting broadcasting.

The former Lioness has been named as the latest addition to CAF’s Women’s Taskforce via Instagram on Thursday.

Aluko, 39, and Wright, 61, were caught in a row last April when the former WSL star insinuated the in women’s football.

Previously, the former England international had suggested that she was quitting British TV broadcasting after .

Plans have seemingly led Aluko into a different area of the industry.

Aluko wrote: “Delighted to join the CAF Taskforce joining forces with a team of expert women across the Continent to elevate African women’s football globally.”

In the post, it says the Taskforce was launched to elevate African women’s football on the international stage – adding that they are an expertly-led team of African women.

In February, the ex-broadcaster clashed with Simon Jordan during the ad break of the radio station after she accused of gaslighting her and reigniting a feud with .

Aluko also made it clear that she thought she had been disregarded by the and for the Women’s Euros final in 2025 – despite having earned 105 caps for England during her career.

She raised questions over why and Nedum Onuoha were picked ahead of her and the Lionesses’ record caps holder Fara Williams.

In the comments of the post, one fan asked: “No ITV punditry anymore?”

Alongside a winking face emoji, Aluko replied: “Other football broadcasters are available.”

The ex-pundit was born in before she moved to Birmingham at six months old.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!