The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a statement denying social media claims that it receives millions of dollars in unrestricted funds from FIFA and CAF. The federation emphasized that all such monies are allocated for specific projects and undergo regular audits by both governing bodies. This clarification addresses misinformation about the nature of these funds.
On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released a statement to counter circulating misinformation on social media. The claims suggested that the NFF collects millions of dollars annually from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as free or discretionary funds. Instead, the NFF stressed that these resources are strictly tied to designated projects and programs.
"Every money received from FIFA or CAF is tied to a specific purpose, and both FIFA and CAF send their auditors to audit the accounts in which the monies are received at the end of every year," the statement read. The federation highlighted the FIFA Forward initiative, which funds development projects under rigorous financial regulations, compliance, monitoring, and auditing.
Specific examples include the ongoing construction of the NFF/FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. These initiatives are closely supervised, with each stage verified and assessed before additional funds are disbursed directly to FIFA-approved consultants.
The NFF criticized those spreading false figures online, noting a lack of understanding of the costs involved in organizing even a single national team match. It reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, stating that it operates under prudent financial protocols and presents audited accounts—prepared by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)—to delegates at every Annual General Assembly.
"The NFF is a disciplined organisation that operates prudent and strict financial protocols," the statement added, aligning with global best practices.
