FIFA Supports Nigeria's Football Reforms with NFF Changes
On Tuesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with a Nigerian delegation in Zurich, Switzerland, to discuss the country's football administration reforms. The delegation was led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko and included NSC Director General Bukola Olopade, former NFF President Amaju Pinnick, NFF Ag.
General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme, and NFF’s Director of Legal Services Okey Obi. Infantino expressed his willingness to align with Nigeria’s vision for football, emphasizing the need for stronger structures to provide opportunities for youth.
FIFA has accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and will establish a Normalisation Committee to facilitate comprehensive reforms. The NFF confirmed ongoing engagement with the Nigerian government and CAF to develop a roadmap for these reforms, ensuring an inclusive NFF emerges to foster success on and off the pitch for Nigerian football.
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