FIFA Threatens Sanctions on Nigeria over Alleged FG Interference in NFF
Infantino said FIFA will keep working with Nigerian officials on governance, development and a reform roadmap after the federation accepted the resignations of its top leaders.
- On Tuesday, a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Zurich to discuss comprehensive reforms of Nigerian football.
- NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi resigned last week following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting the reform process.
- A fabricated letter circulating online falsely claimed FIFA threatened suspension, citing Articles 14 and 19 of FIFA Statutes; the NFF rejected it as "totally fake."
- FIFA accepted the resignations of former NFF leadership, and mutual engagement is ongoing between the National Sports Commission , the federation, and the Confederation of African Football on reform roadmap.
- President Bola Tinubu directed comprehensive reforms spanning six areas including governance, administration, and development pathways, with FIFA pledging continued support for strengthening Nigerian football structures.
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