Corruption Allegations Surround Nigeria Football Federation Over Misuse of FIFA Funds

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is embroiled in corruption allegations following claims by former captain Sunday Oliseh that the NFF misused $1 million of FIFA funds meant for the 2002 World Cup qualifiers. Oliseh alleges that the NFF failed to share the money equally among players after disbanding the team.

Recent scrutiny over the handling of FIFA funds resurfaced online, questioning the NFF's use of a $1.19 million FIFA grant for a mini stadium in Birnin Kebbi. Calls for transparency and accountability have intensified ahead of AFCON 2025.

Wale Agbede, a sports broadcaster, highlights the challenges in verifying the NFF's actions regarding FIFA funds.