NFF Board Responds to Claims on N17 Billion Debt
The Amaju Pinnick-led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board addressed claims regarding the N17 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government, which was reportedly used by the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led board to service debts. A former member of the Pinnick board, which operated from 2014 to 2022, stated that the Gusau board misrepresented the situation, claiming that the Pinnick administration inherited debts dating back to 2008.
The source highlighted the difficulties faced in attracting sponsors due to political interference from then-Sports Minister Solomon Dalung and his successor Sunday Dare. Despite these challenges, the Pinnick board managed to secure sponsorships from various companies, including AITEO, Nigeria Breweries Plc, and MTN, making the NFF nearly 80% self-sustaining.
The source also clarified that the sponsorship funds from AITEO were intended for coaches' salaries, and delays in payments did not indicate a failure to fulfill obligations.
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